Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3878 — An Act relative to veteran disability benefits

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to veteran disability benefits

Bill Text

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The bill increases the benefit amount for certain veterans and adds a new annual payment for those with specific service-connected conditions.

  • Section 6B

    $2,000 → $5,000

    Increases the benefit amount from $2,000 to $5,000.

  • Section 6B

    $2,000 → $5,000

    Increases the benefit amount from $2,000 to $5,000.

  • Section 6B

    $2,000 → $5,000

    Increases the benefit amount from $2,000 to $5,000.

  • Section 6B

    A veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, symptoms of Persian Gulf illness, or injuries connected to tainted, poisoned or adulterated water at Camp Lejeune and such disorder, illness, or injuries have been certified by the Veterans’ Administration as service-connected and who is determined to be 80 per cent disabled by the Veterans’ Administration shall be paid the sum of $5,000 annually in 2 equal payments on August 1 and February 1. Such payments shall be due and payable from the date of the application.

    Establishes an annual payment of $5,000 for qualifying veterans with specific health conditions.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3878 do?
An Act relative to veteran disability benefits
Who sponsors H3878?
H3878 is sponsored by David Allen Robertson (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3878?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3878?
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