An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details on what kind of public employee benefits are covered or how they will be provided.

Act to Help Military Service Members' Public Employee Benefits

This act aims to amend an existing law to provide public employee benefits to military service members who are currently serving active duty, ensuring the benefits apply equally regardless of whether their death is combat-related or not.

What This Bill Does

• Amends section 100A of chapter 32 in the General Laws by adding a new paragraph (k) that applies to men and women who die on active duty, whether combat related or not.

Who It Names or Affects

• Military service members currently on active duty
• The families or dependents of military personnel who pass away during their service

Terms To Know

Public Employee Benefits

Benefits provided by the government to employees, such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Active Duty

The period when a military member is serving full-time in the armed forces.

Limits and Unknowns

• It does not specify what kind of benefits are covered or how they will be provided.
• This bill has been referred to committees and awaits further action, such as hearings or votes.

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3864) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.3864

Section 100A of chapter 32 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after paragraph (j) the following paragraph:-

(k) This section shall apply to men and women who die on active duty whether combat related or not.

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