An Act supporting Massachusetts Guard and Reserve and their families

This bill amends Massachusetts law to include actively serving members of the Army and Air Force National Guard, as well as Reserve component members, in the definition of state residents for veteran status. The change directly affects National Guard and Reserve personnel living in Massachusetts who may not currently qualify under existing residency rules. By adding these service members to the legal definition, the bill aims to expand eligibility for benefits and protections associated with veteran residency. The legislation does not create new benefits but rather clarifies who counts as a resident veteran under current statutes.