H 2602 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to notice of activation of the Massachusetts National Guard within the Commonwealth

This bill requires the Massachusetts Adjutant General to provide written notice to state legislators before deploying the National Guard within their district. The notice must include specific details like whether local officials requested support, exact municipalities involved, the reason for activation, and other relevant scope information. It directly affects state representatives and senators by ensuring they receive timely, detailed advance notification about National Guard deployments in their districts. The key provision mandates this written notice be provided prior to activation, enhancing transparency for legislative oversight. The bill does not change deployment authority but standardizes communication about National Guard activations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Oct 30, 2025
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Mindy Domb
DDemocratic
MA
3rd Hampshire