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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2471) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to prohibit the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see S2784
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs