H 4664
An Act relative to notice of activation of the Massachusetts National Guard within the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Governor of Massachusetts to provide detailed written notice to the House and Senate when the National Guard is activated or when the Governor receives information about a potential mobilization of military units within the state. It mandates that this notice includes specifics about the operation’s scope, purpose, and duration, and requires supplemental notifications if new or corrected information becomes available. The bill also establishes a process for notifying the legislature if the President or federal agents communicate plans for mobilizing military units in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- The Governor must provide written notice to the House and Senate before activating the National Guard or when receiving information about a potential mobilization.
- Notice must include details about the operation’s scope, purpose, and duration.
- The Governor must provide supplemental notifications if initial information is inaccurate or incomplete, or if new information arises.
- The Governor must notify the legislature within 24 hours of receiving credible information about a potential mobilization.
- Military units operating in Massachusetts without prior authorization from the Governor are subject to state and federal laws.
- The bill does not affect interstate deployments of National Guard units under existing agreements.
- The legislature can extend the notification period through a joint resolution.
- The duty to provide supplemental notifications terminates upon the withdrawal or demobilization of affected units or after 90 days.
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Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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Bill H.4664 194th (Current)
An Act relative to notice of activation of the Massachusetts National Guard within the Commonwealth
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4664
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/30/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 10/30/2025 | House | New draft of H2602 |
| 10/30/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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