Bill > H3830

This bill modifies the reimbursement timeline for cities and towns providing veterans' benefits by changing an existing law in Chapter 115 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, the bill replaces the current requirement that cities and towns submit reimbursement requests "on or before November tenth in the year after such expenditures" with a new requirement that they submit such requests no later than 6 months after the date the expenditures are certified by the secretary. This change aims to provide more flexibility and a clearer timeframe for municipalities seeking reimbursement for veterans' benefits. The bill includes a provision that the new law will take effect 2 years after its enactment, which allows time for local governments and state agencies to adjust to the new reimbursement timeline.