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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael F. Rush, (BY REQUEST)
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act standardizing definitions relative to veterans.
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PETITION OF:
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Michael Stover |
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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2779 FILED ON: 10/3/2023
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By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Stover, for legislation to standardize definitions relative to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act standardizing definitions relative to veterans.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Definition of Veteran
Clause 43 of Section 7 of Chapter 4 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in line 343 after the words “United States Coast Guard”, the following:-
“United States Space Force, United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps,”
SECTION 2. Definition of Armed Forces
Clause 43 of Section 7 of Chapter 4 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in line 443 after the words “air force”, the following:-
“, United States Space Force”
SECTION 3. Military Service Requirements
108 CMR 3.02 is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Air Force”, the following:-
“Space Force, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps,”