An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate

This bill creates an independent "Office of the Military and Veteran Advocate" within Massachusetts state government. The office directly serves veterans, active-duty service members, and their families who receive state services or care, ensuring humane treatment, timely support, and coordination with local veterans' agents. Key provisions require the advocate to examine agency services, investigate serious incidents involving veterans, and advise state leadership on improving veteran care. The advocate is appointed by the governor, attorney general, and state auditor from a committee including veterans' organizations and agency heads, and must submit annual reports on service improvements to state leaders.