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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Jason M. Lewis

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to ensuring the safety of the Commonwealth.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 889        FILED ON: 1/15/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to ensuring the safety of the Commonwealth.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 33 is hereby amended by striking out section 42 as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 42. the commander in chief shall not order or authorize any part of the organized militia or national guard personnel on state active duty to violate the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any law of the Commonwealth.