Bill > H4540

This bill makes several changes to laws related to veterans' benefits, rights, and appreciation in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Designating the Fort Devens Museum as the official veterans and military museum of the Commonwealth. 2. Increasing the number of days per state fiscal year that state employees who are members of the National Guard or military reserves can take leave for military service from 17 to 40 days. 3. Establishing a one-time payment of $1,000 or $500 for veterans who served in certain military operations, with additional payments for those who died while in active service. 4. Allowing municipalities to designate parking spaces at city/town halls for use by veterans at no charge. 5. Increasing certain property tax exemptions for veterans and their families. 6. Requiring the state to waive emergency medical technician certification requirements for veterans and military medics with substantially equivalent training. 7. Establishing a commission to study the feasibility of exempting veterans from tuition, fees, and costs at public colleges and universities in the Commonwealth.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4540