Bill > H4088

This bill establishes a special 9-member commission tasked with modernizing the language used to define "disabled veteran" in Massachusetts registry of motor vehicle laws and regulations. The commission will include diverse representation, such as the director of the registry of motor vehicles, a veteran advocate, a representative from the Disability Law Center, a Disabled American Veterans expert in veteran prosthetics, a senior healthcare provider from the VA healthcare system, and legislators (including two veterans from the house and senate). The commission is required to prepare a comprehensive report within one year of its establishment, detailing its activities, findings, and recommendations for potential legislative changes. The bill is framed as an emergency measure designed to quickly assist disabled veterans, and the final report must be submitted to key legislative committees and leadership, including the committees on veterans and federal affairs, transportation, and ways and means.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4088