Bill > S2479

This bill amends Section 100A of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to clarify that public employee benefits for military service members who die on active duty will apply to both men and women, regardless of whether their death is combat-related or not. The amendment ensures equal treatment and benefits for all military service members who lose their lives while serving on active duty, expanding the existing legal provisions to be more inclusive and comprehensive in supporting the families of fallen service members.