An Act relative to notice of activation of the Massachusetts National Guard within the Commonwealth
This bill requires the Massachusetts National Guard to send written notice to state legislators before deploying troops within their districts. The notice must explain the specific reasons for the activation, such as whether it was requested by local officials, where the troops will be sent, and what event prompted the order. This change directly affects members of the House of Representatives and the Senate by ensuring they receive advance information about National Guard operations in their areas. The legislation aims to increase transparency by mandating that the Adjutant General provide these details in advance of any deployment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Aug 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mindy Domb
DDemocratic
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