An Act amending the definition of veteran

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify what benefits these groups will receive if they are reclassified as veterans.

Changing Who Counts as a Veteran

This bill proposes to add members of certain federal services and forces to the definition of veterans.

What This Bill Does

• Adds members of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps, the United States Public Health Service, and the United States Space Force to the list of people who are considered veterans.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who served in the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps, the United States Public Health Service, or the United States Space Force.
• Government agencies responsible for veteran benefits.

Terms To Know

veteran

A person who has served in a military branch of the U.S. government and meets certain requirements set by law.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what benefits these new groups will receive.
• It is unclear when this change would take effect if it becomes a law.

Official Summary Text

An Act amending the definition of veteran
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3870) of Paul McMurtry relative to the definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Current Bill Text

×

Bill H.3870

The language of M.G.L. ch. 4, s.7, clause 43 part (b) is hereby amended by adding after the words

"coast guard" the following words: "United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps, United States Public Health Service, United States Space Force"

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Close