Bill > H3861

This bill proposes to increase the burial expense reimbursement amounts for veterans under Chapter 115 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum burial expense reimbursement from $4,000 to $8,000 for veterans who are Massachusetts residents, and from $5,000 to $9,000 for veterans who are non-residents. These changes aim to provide more financial support to families covering funeral and burial costs for deceased veterans, potentially reflecting rising funeral expenses and recognizing the service of military personnel. The bill amends existing law by simply replacing the dollar amounts in the current statute, effectively doubling the available burial expense reimbursement for both resident and non-resident veterans. This type of legislation helps ease the financial burden on veterans' families during a difficult time of loss by providing more substantial financial assistance for burial-related expenses.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3861