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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to authorizing family members to be compensated caretakers of traumatic brain injured veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill allows a family member to be paid as a caretaker for a family member who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that was sustained during military service, overriding any existing laws that might prevent this. The Department of Public Health and any other relevant departments will set requirements for this paid caretaker role, which will include training and certification. This provision aims to provide support for veterans with TBIs by enabling their family members to receive compensation for providing care.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4084 (on 03/16/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3149 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3149.pdf |
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