An Act relative to the definition of a Veteran in the Commonwealth

This bill amends Massachusetts law to expand the official definition of "veteran" in Chapter 115. It adds a new provision (f) stating that individuals who served 20 or more years in the National Guard or Reserve are now included in the veteran definition. The change directly affects National Guard and Reserve members with two decades of service, granting them the same legal recognition as other veterans. This is a straightforward definitional update to ensure consistent eligibility for veteran benefits and programs.