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Introduced
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
In Committee
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to veteran disability benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 6B of Chapter 115 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
1. Increasing the disability benefit amount from $2,000 to $5,000 per year for veterans.
2. Providing an additional $5,000 annual payment in two equal installments on August 1 and February 1 to veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), symptoms of Persian Gulf illness, or injuries connected to tainted water at Camp Lejeune, and are determined to be 80% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These payments would be due from the date of the application.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
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/H3926 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3926.pdf |
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