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
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes changes to the death and disability compensation benefits available to members of the Massachusetts armed forces and the organized militia. It aims to adjust the amounts paid out for these benefits, potentially reflecting changes in federal guidelines or addressing specific needs of veterans. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Adjusts death and disability compensation amounts for military members.
- Potentially aligns benefits with federal standards.
- May address specific needs of veterans.
- Currently under review by the Senate Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
- The bill was referred to the House of Representatives and concurred.
- A hearing was scheduled for October 28, 2025.
Who is affected
- Members of the armed forces
- Members of the organized militia
- Veterans
Notable changes
- The specific changes to compensation amounts are not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill's intent is to update benefits to align with federal guidelines.
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