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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "veteran" in Massachusetts law to include members of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps, United States Public Health Service, and United States Space Force, in addition to the existing list that includes members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The purpose of this change is to expand the legal recognition of who qualifies as a veteran under Massachusetts state law.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Patrick Kearney (D)*,
Shirley Arriaga (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Carol Doherty (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4719 (on 06/20/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3512 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3512.pdf |
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