Bill > H4976

This bill aims to honor, empower, and recognize servicemembers and veterans in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Requiring the Massachusetts flag to be flown at half-staff when a military service member is killed in active duty, when the remains of a prisoner of war or missing in action servicemember are repatriated, and on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. - Establishing annual observances for United States Merchant Marine Day and United States Space Force Day. - Expanding the membership and responsibilities of the Massachusetts Veterans Advisory Council. - Providing new benefits and assistance programs for veterans, including medical, behavioral health, and dental assistance. - Enhancing property tax exemptions and abatements for veterans and their surviving spouses. - Establishing a military spouse liaison to advocate for military spouses and assist them with professional licensing, employment, and accessing childcare. - Creating a special commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder and another to improve the quality of life for veterans in the Commonwealth.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4976