An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress

This bill prohibits the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by the U.S. Congress. It directly affects the Massachusetts National Guard and its members, requiring that deployment into active combat (defined as armed conflict, hazardous foreign duty, or war-related duties) only occur after Congress formally declares war or takes specific action under Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the Constitution. The law mandates the Governor take all necessary actions to comply with this requirement, and it takes effect immediately upon passage. The bill does not change existing federal authority but adds a state-level restriction on National Guard deployment.