An Act amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes changes to the compensation provided to members of the Massachusetts armed forces and the organized militia who experience death or disability related to their service. Specifically, it aims to amend the existing laws governing these benefits. The bill is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Key provisions
- Increases death and disability compensation for military personnel.
- Modifies the calculation methods for determining compensation amounts.
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for certain benefits.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing compensation provisions.
- Updates definitions related to military service and disability.
Who is affected
- Members of the Massachusetts Armed Forces
- Members of the Organized Militia of the Commonwealth
- Veterans
- Their surviving families
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to modernize the compensation system to better reflect current needs and circumstances.
- It may include adjustments to benefit levels based on the severity of disability.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Steven George Xiarhos
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
Steven George Xiarhos
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