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HD 3810

An Act to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Manny Cruz

Establishes a permanent Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem and designates it as the Commonwealth's official military museum.

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Bill Summary · HD 3810

Summary: House Bill HD 3810 – An Act to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem

Overview

  • Bill number: HD 3810
  • Title: An Act to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem
  • Purpose: Create and designate a permanent Massachusetts National Guard Museum located in Salem, and recognize it as the Commonwealth’s official military museum.
  • Status: Proposed bill (no status listed); includes a sponsor and petitioners in the 194th General Court (2025-2026)
  • Introduced/Filings: Version content references filing on January 17, 2025; similar matter previously filed in 2023-2024 (House No. 3492)

Key Provisions

  • Legislative change: Adds a new Section 140 to Chapter 33 of the General Laws (inserted after existing Section 139).
  • Core directive (Section 140):
    • Establishes a permanent museum for the Massachusetts National Guard.
    • Location: City of Salem.
    • National significance: Describes Salem as the federal birthplace of the National Guard.
    • Official designation: Reiterates that the museum shall be recognized as the official military museum for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

How the Bill Changes the Law

  • Creates a dedicated, permanently designated museum for the Massachusetts National Guard within Salem.
  • Elevates the museum to the status of the Commonwealth’s official military museum.
  • Codifies the museum’s location and official status within the General Laws, specifically amending Chapter 33.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts National Guard (operational and symbolic leadership, potential governance considerations in future implementing provisions).
  • City of Salem (location, potential economic and cultural impact).
  • Military historians, veterans, educators, and the general public who would use or benefit from the museum.
  • Salient message for tourism and community identity tied to the National Guard’s history.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative route: As a proposed bill, it would need approval by both chambers of the General Court and signature by the Governor to become law.
  • Related context: Acknowledges a similar measure filed in a prior session (House No. 3492 in 2023-2024), indicating ongoing interest in establishing the museum.

Notable Considerations (from the text)

  • The bill provides a location and official designation but does not specify funding, governance structure, oversight, or operational details.
  • By stating Salem as the “federal birthplace of the National Guard,” the bill ties the museum’s identity to a historically significant claim, which may influence exhibit planning and partnerships.

Bottom Line

HD 3810 would create a permanent Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem and designate it as the Commonwealth’s official military museum. It establishes the museum’s location and status within the General Laws but leaves detailed implementation to future statutory or administrative action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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