H3864
An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the benefits available to public employees in Massachusetts who are also serving on active duty in the military. Specifically, it seeks to ensure that these service members maintain their existing public employee benefits, such as health insurance and pension contributions, while deployed. The legislation intends to provide stability and support for these individuals and their families during their military service. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Ensures continued eligibility for public employee benefits for service members on active duty.
- Addresses health insurance coverage for deployed military personnel.
- Preserves pension contributions for service members while they are serving.
- Aims to streamline the process for military service members to maintain their benefits.
- Focuses on supporting public employees who are also members of the armed forces.
Who is affected
- Public Employees in Massachusetts
- Military Service Members on Active Duty
- Veterans
- Families of Military Service Members
- State and Local Government Employers
Notable changes
- Builds upon prior legislation addressing similar issues.
- Seeks to clarify and strengthen existing benefit provisions for military personnel.
- Potentially simplifies the process for military service members to maintain their public employee benefits.
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Bill H.3864 194th (Current)
An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3864) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kate Lipper-Garabedian Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3864
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 437 |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
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