Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 3829
An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Jason Brand
- Samantha Montaño (Democratic)
- Shirley B. Arriaga (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Barber of Somerville (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3829) of Jason Brand relative to prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 13, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5357 (under House Rule 27) - Sep 8, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs