An Act relative to ensuring the safety of the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, sponsored by Senator Jason Lewis, prohibits the deployment of members of the Massachusetts organized militia or National Guard on state active duty. It aims to ensure the safety of the Commonwealth by restricting the use of these forces for state-level operations. The bill was referred to the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee and subsequently concurred in by the House.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the deployment of organized militia or National Guard personnel on state active duty.
- Addresses the use of state active duty forces within the Commonwealth.
- Falls under the jurisdiction of the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts organized militia
- Massachusetts National Guard
- State government
- Veterans
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