Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

S 2471: An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress

In committee Last action December 4, 2025: Accompanied a study order, see S2784

Plain-language summary

S 2471 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2784.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.