An Act to honor our Veterans who serve as emergency responders

This bill creates a commemorative pin to honor veterans who serve as emergency responders (firefighters, police, EMTs, and emergency medical volunteers) in Massachusetts. It amends existing law to add the pin as a recognition for those with dual service in the military and emergency response. The Commonwealth’s art commission must approve the pin design, and the state legislature will fund its production through the FY2025 budget. The pin acknowledges the "dual sacrifices" of these individuals without creating new legal obligations or benefits.