H 2320 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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Legislator
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State
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Mindy Domb
DDemocratic
MA
3rd Hampshire