An Act to establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program

HD 2473 establishes the Guard Enlistment Enhancement Program (GEEP) to support Massachusetts National Guard recruitment and retention. The program compensates current Massachusetts National Guard members and retirees (designated as "recruiting assistants") $1,000 for each new or prior-service recruit they bring into the Guard during their non-duty hours. It requires the Adjutant General to create written policies for implementing GEEP, ensuring the program aligns with the bill's provisions. The bill directly affects Guard members and retirees by creating a financial incentive for their recruitment efforts, aiming to help maintain unit readiness amid increasing operational demands.