H 3885
An Act relative to veteran's benefits for surviving spouses
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to enhance benefits available to surviving spouses of veterans in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and potentially expand the types of support and assistance these spouses can receive. The legislation addresses existing provisions related to veteran’s benefits, with the goal of ensuring greater access and support for those who have lost a veteran spouse.
Key provisions
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for certain veteran’s benefits.
- Expands the scope of benefits available to surviving spouses.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing support programs.
- Streamlines the process for surviving spouses to access benefits.
- Considers provisions related to healthcare and financial assistance.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses of veterans
- Veterans in Massachusetts
- Families of veterans
Notable changes
- Potential adjustments to existing benefit programs.
- Possible expansion of eligible support services.
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Primary sponsor
Todd M. Smola
Cosponsor
Todd M. Smola
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Bill H.3885 194th (Current)
An Act relative to veteran's benefits for surviving spouses
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3885) of Todd M. Smola relative to veterans’ benefits for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Todd M. Smola Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3885
| 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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