The annual report of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (under Section 12 of Chapter 115A of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 report on the state of the Commonwealth’s two Soldiers’ Homes for fiscal year 2025 [a copy of said communication was forwarded to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, as required by law]

This bill (HD 5391) is a procedural requirement for the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services to submit its 2025 annual report on the Commonwealth’s two Soldiers’ Homes (including financial data and facility standards) to the Veterans Committee, as mandated by law. It does not create new policies or alter funding; it solely mandates the timely submission of an existing report. The report will include details like VA Per Diem reimbursements (e.g., $11.7M for Long Term Care) and facility assessments (e.g., noted deficient practices). This is a routine filing with no direct policy changes or new obligations for residents or facilities.