H3885

Relative to veteran's benefits for surviving spouses

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3885 proposes annual payments of $1,500 to surviving spouses receiving Dependency Indemnity Compensation.

Massachusetts H3885 amends the General Laws to provide annual payments of $1,500 to surviving spouses who receive Dependency Indemnity Compensation from the Veterans Administration. These payments, totaling $3,000 per year, will be made in two installments on August 1 and February 1, starting from the date the surviving spouse submits a completed application. This bill targets surviving spouses of veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Jun 17, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order