# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2B: Veterans employment opportunities commission

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2B
- **Heading:** Veterans employment opportunities commission
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 115 / Section 2B

## Text

Section 2B. There shall be a commission on veterans employment opportunities that shall investigate whether veterans are subjected to employment discrimination on the basis of their status as veterans. The commission shall report its findings and recommendation annually on March 1 to the secretary of veterans affairs. The commission shall consist of 5 persons as follows: the secretary of veterans affairs or a designee, the secretary of economic development or a designee, a member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, a member appointed by the president of the senate and a veteran appointed by the Governor.

Section 2B. There shall be a commission on veterans employment opportunities that shall investigate whether veterans are subjected to employment discrimination on the basis of their status as veterans. The commission shall report its findings and recommendation annually on March 1 to the secretary of veterans affairs. The commission shall consist of 5 persons as follows: the secretary of veterans affairs or a designee, the secretary of economic development or a designee, a member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, a member appointed by the president of the senate and a veteran appointed by the Governor.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2 Powers and duties of secretary of veterans' services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2A Enforcement of decisions relative to benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2B Veterans employment opportunities commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2C Program to enhance employment opportunities and outcomes among veterans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2D Civilian licensure and certification opportunities available to members of the armed forces and veterans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2E Veterans' benefits and services notice; creation and distribution; contents; applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 3 Appointment of veterans' agents; powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 3A Use of photostatic copies of discharge papers of veterans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 3B Veterans' benefits and services officers; certification and training; reduction in reimbursement allowance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S3B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 4 Applications for veterans' benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 5 Payment of veterans' benefits by city or town; assignment of benefits; dishonorable discharge, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 5A Lien upon real estate of certain recipients of veterans' benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S5A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 6 Reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S6.md)

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