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Veterans' benefits
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§ 1 Definitions
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 48, 56-59, effective August 8, 2024
§ 2 Powers and duties of commissioner of veterans' services
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 60-71; 73, effective August 8, 2024; § 72 effective July 1, 2024
§ 2A Enforcement of decisions relative to benefits
Amended by St.2022, c.144, § 31, effective March 1, 2023
§ 2C Program to enhance employment opportunities and outcomes among veterans
Amended by St.2022, c.144, § 32, effective March 1, 2023
§ 2D Civilian licensure and certification opportunities available to members of the armed forces and veterans
Added by St. 2022, c. 154, § 17, effective August 5, 2022
§ 2E Veterans' benefits and services notice
Added by St. 2024, c. 178, § 75, effective August 8, 2024
§ 3 Appointment of veterans' agents; powers and duties
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 76-84, effective August 8, 2024
§ 4 Applications for veterans' benefits
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 85-86, effective August 8, 2024
§ 5 Payment of veterans' benefits by city or town; assignment of benefits; dishonorable discharge, etc.
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 87-103, effective August 8, 2024
§ 5A Lien upon real estate of certain recipients of veterans' benefits
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 104-110, effective August 8, 2024
§ 6 Reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 111-113, effective August 8, 2024
§ 6B Annuities for blind, paraplegic or disabled veterans
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 117-118, effective August 8, 2024; § 115, effective July 1, 2024; § 116, effective July 1, 2025
§ 6C Proof of service and disability
Amended by St.2022, c.144, § 39, effective March 1, 2023
§ 7 Veterans' burial agent; appointment; powers and duties
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 119-123, effective August 8, 2024
§ 8 Payment and reimbursement of burial expenses; certificate
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, § 124, effective August 8, 2024
§ 9 Care of graves of veterans
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, § 125, effective August 8, 2024
§ 9A Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial cemeteries in Agawam and Winchendon; maintenance and expansion; adoption of regulations
Added by St. 2024, c. 178, § 49, effective August 8, 2024
§ 10 Municipal departments of veterans' services; creation; directors; districts; treasurer of district
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 126-129, effective August 8, 2024
§ 11 District boards; powers; apportionment of expenses; payment of costs and expenses by district members
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 130-133, effective August 8, 2024
§ 12 Municipal departments of veterans' services; advisory boards; duties; rules and regulations
Amended by St.2022, c.144, § 43, effective March 1, 2023
§ 14 Municipal departments of veterans' services; control and direction of commissioner; separate and independent location
Amended by St.2022, c.144, § 44, effective March 1, 2023
§ 15 Audit of accounts of districts
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 134-135, effective August 8, 2024
§ 16 Veterans equality review board; state-based veteran benefits for veterans that received an other than honorable discharge under Don't Ask, Don't Tell or similar policy
Amended by St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 136-137, effective August 8, 2024
§ 17 United States Department of Veterans Affairs' Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry; periodic health assessment for members of the Massachusetts national guard
Added by St.2022, c.154, § 18, effective no later than January 1, 2023
§ 18 Three separate laws have been codified under this section
Added by St. 2024, c. 140, § 115; St. 2024, c. 178, §§ 47 and 139
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