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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Massachusetts General Law definition of a veteran by expanding the list of qualifying military service branches. Specifically, the bill adds three additional uniformed services to the existing definition: the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps, the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), and the United States Space Force. By including these services, the bill broadens the legal definition of who can be considered a veteran in Massachusetts, potentially extending veterans' benefits and recognition to members of these previously unincluded uniformed services. The amendment is being made to Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 43, Part (b) of Massachusetts General Laws, which outlines the existing definition of veteran.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:50 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time (on 09/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3870 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3870.pdf |
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