Massachusetts S2471 prohibits the deployment of the Massachusetts National Guard into active combat without a formal declaration of war by Congress.
Massachusetts S2471 amends the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit the deployment of the Massachusetts National Guard into active combat without a formal declaration of war by Congress. This law defines "active-duty combat" as performing services in the active federal military service to prohibit the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by Congress. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage.
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