An Act honoring Blue Star Families.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to recognize and support families who have a member serving in the military. It aims to honor these ‘Blue Star Families’ by promoting awareness of their unique challenges and needs. The legislation proposes establishing a state-level recognition program and encouraging local communities to offer support services. Ultimately, the goal is to provide resources and acknowledge the sacrifices made by military families.
Key provisions
- Establish a state program to recognize Blue Star Families.
- Encourage local communities to develop support services for these families.
- Promote awareness of the challenges faced by military families.
- Recognize the contributions of military families to the Commonwealth.
Who is affected
- Military Families
- Veterans' Families
- Massachusetts Residents
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
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