Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 2471
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 Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2471) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to prohibit 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
- Dec 4, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2784 - Sep 8, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs