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MA H2684

MA H2684
Relative to disabled service-connected veterans and the motor vehicle excise tax


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt certain disabled service-connected veterans from payment of the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to exempt certain disabled veterans from paying the motor vehicle excise tax, which is a tax on owning and registering a vehicle. Specifically, it would amend existing law to state that this excise tax will not apply to a motor vehicle owned and registered by a veteran who is certified by the United States Veterans Administration as being one hundred percent service-connected disabled. "Service-connected disabled" refers to a disability that was incurred or aggravated during military service, and the bill references specific federal law (title 38 section 101 of the Code) for the definition of this disability rating. This change aims to provide financial relief to veterans who have sustained significant disabilities as a result of their military service.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)

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