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Bill > H3873
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Chapter 33 of the General Laws regarding the role of the Adjutant General in Massachusetts' state militia by explicitly expanding their leadership responsibilities. Specifically, the bill adds language clarifying that the Adjutant General shall be the "commanding general of all military forces, organized militia units, and the military division of the Commonwealth," which represents a formal codification of their leadership role. Additionally, the bill removes a previous limitation that prevented the Adjutant General from personally exercising command of troops, thereby potentially allowing more direct operational involvement. This change appears to be aimed at providing clearer and more comprehensive authority to the Adjutant General within the state's military structure, potentially enhancing the organizational leadership and command capabilities of the state militia.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing (13:00:00 9/16/2025 A-1) (on 09/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3873 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3873.pdf |
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