An Act to modernize chapter 115

This bill updates Massachusetts Chapter 115 to modernize the terminology and language used in the state's veterans' services laws. It directly affects the Department of Veterans' Services and the City of Boston's Office of Veterans' Services by changing the title of the state official from "Commissioner" to "Secretary" and replacing the term "veterans' agents" with "veterans service officers." The legislation also updates the text to use gender-neutral pronouns, such as changing "he" and "his" to "they" and "their," and clarifies the roles of various service officers. Additionally, the bill expands the list of eligible locations to include cities and regional districts alongside towns and removes outdated references to specific types of care facilities.