An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans

This bill honors Massachusetts servicemembers and veterans by mandating that the state flag be flown at half-staff when a military member dies in active duty, when POW or MIA remains are repatriated, and annually on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It also requires specific bridges across the state to be illuminated in gold on Memorial Day to recognize Gold Star families and those lost in military service. Additionally, the legislation authorizes qualified veterans' organizations to operate limited slot machine establishments exclusively for their members, with profits designated for charitable and veterans' benefits. The bill includes administrative changes to rename certain state departments as the executive office and establishes regulations for the new gaming licenses, including application fees and oversight procedures.