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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to update veterans’ burial expenses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill updates the maximum amounts that the Commonwealth can provide for veterans' burial expenses. Specifically, it increases the maximum reimbursement for burial expenses from $2,000 to $4,000, and the maximum reimbursement for funeral and cremation expenses from $3,000 to $5,000. The bill also removes the third sentence of the existing law related to these burial expense provisions. The changes in this bill aim to provide more financial support to veterans and their families for funeral and burial costs.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Edward Coppinger (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2326 (on 03/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2026 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2026.pdf |
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