An Act honoring as veterans certain persons who served in the National Guard and Reserves

This bill defines "reserve veteran" for Massachusetts as National Guard or Reserve members with 20+ years of service under federal law and an honorable discharge. It requires the state to honor and recognize these individuals as veterans through outreach programs and inclusion in veteran events. Crucially, it clarifies that this recognition does not make reserve veterans eligible for state benefits solely based on this status. The bill focuses on ceremonial recognition, not changes to benefit eligibility.