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MS HB978

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Veterans Affairs Board shall have 30 days after receiving written notice of a claim through power of attorney to process the claim on behalf of a veteran.

  • If the appeal time is less than 30 days, the State Veterans Affairs Board may only advise the veteran with the claim rather than fully process it.

  • Amends Section 35-1-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to establish these claim processing timelines.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

State Veterans Affairs Board; revise provisions regarding processing of claims.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs3/21/2024
Military Affairs2/6/2024

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