Expands the definition of veteran in Massachusetts to include members of the United States NOAA Corps and the United States Public Health Service.

This bill amends the definition of veteran in Massachusetts to include members of the United States NOAA Corps and the United States Public Health Service. This change ensures that these service members are recognized as veterans under state law, potentially affecting eligibility for state benefits and services. The bill modifies the language in M.G.L. ch. 4, s.7, clause 43 part (b) to include these additional federal service branches.

Expands the definition of veteran in Massachusetts to include members of the United States NOAA Corps and the United States Public Health Service.

This bill amends the definition of veteran in Massachusetts to include members of the United States NOAA Corps and the United States Public Health Service. This change ensures that these service members are recognized as veterans under state law, potentially affecting eligibility for state benefits and services. The bill modifies the language in M.G.L. ch. 4, s.7, clause 43 part (b) to include these additional federal service branches.