H 2666 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to preserving the ancient privileges of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts

This bill preserves the historical military status of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (AHA) under state law. It formally recognizes the AHA as part of the Commonwealth's organized militia, retaining its unique privileges, name, distinctive uniforms, and internal governance structure. The law ensures the AHA continues serving as a ceremonial honor guard for the governor at state functions, as directed by the commander-in-chief. The bill makes these specific provisions permanent by amending Chapter 33 of the General Laws, directly affecting only this historic military company.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 24, 2025
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
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Nov 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Oct 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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