H 3830
An Act providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that cities and towns in Massachusetts receive timely reimbursement for the veterans’ benefits they provide. Currently, there can be delays in these payments, which can create financial strain for local governments. The bill seeks to streamline the reimbursement process to provide more consistent and prompt financial support to municipalities. It addresses concerns about the timeliness of payments for services rendered to veterans.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for expedited reimbursement of veterans’ benefits.
- Requires the state to prioritize the timely processing of reimbursement requests.
- Addresses potential delays in payments to cities and towns.
- Aims to improve financial stability for municipalities providing veterans’ services.
- Focuses on improving the efficiency of the reimbursement system.
- Specifies a timeframe for reimbursement processing.
- Mandates regular reporting on reimbursement timelines.
- Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to oversee the implementation of the new process.
Who is affected
- Cities and Towns in Massachusetts
- Veterans and their families
- Massachusetts State Government
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- Addresses existing delays in reimbursement payments.
- Introduces a system for prioritizing and expediting payments.
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Bill H.3830 194th (Current)
An Act providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3830) of Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Presenter: Natalie M. Blais Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3830
| 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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