An Act recognizing and providing assistance for military service-related injuries from agent orange and burn pits

This bill creates the Massachusetts Orange Heart Medal to honor veterans and service members who developed health conditions linked to exposure to Agent Orange or burn pits during military service. It also establishes a Veterans Agent Orange Advisory Board and a state program to provide information, medical resources, and assistance with federal claims for affected veterans. The program will study health impacts, offer genetic counseling, maintain a registry of veterans exposed to chemical agents, and help veterans access treatment and benefits. Eligibility for the medal requires service after December 6, 1941, and ties to Massachusetts (e.g., service entry, residency, or Massachusetts National Guard membership).