Bill > H4661

This bill aims to honor, empower, and recognize servicemembers and veterans in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Establishing a series of distinct license plates to recognize veterans, including those with disabilities, prisoners of war, Medal of Honor recipients, Purple Heart recipients, and others. - Expanding medical, behavioral health, and dental assistance benefits for veterans. - Amending various sections of the General Laws to update terminology and eligibility requirements related to veteran benefits and services. - Requiring the executive office of veterans' services to operate and manage the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries. - Establishing a working group to study the potential use of psychedelic therapy to treat veteran mental health disorders. The bill also includes various effective dates for the different sections, with some taking effect immediately and others on a delayed timeline.

House Committee on Ways and Means (H)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4661