An Act relative to ensuring the safety of the Commonwealth
This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify that the state's commander in chief cannot order National Guard personnel on state duty to violate the state constitution or Massachusetts laws. It specifically modifies Chapter 33, Section 42 to reinforce that National Guard actions during state active duty must comply with state legal requirements. The change is procedural and affects state military command authority, not specific individuals or new policies.
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