Researcher: RP Page 1 3/31/21
OLR Bill Analysis
HB 6427
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND
BYLAWS OF THE MILITIA UNITS.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the requirement that each organization of the
state’s armed forces adopt bylaws. Under current law, these bylaws
are binding on the members once approved by the adjutant general
and regimental or corresponding commander.
The bill instead requires the governor, as commander-in-chief of the
state’s militia, to configure and administer the state’s militia units
similar to National Guard or federal military units of similar
composition, size, and purpose. It also allows the adjutant general to
issue bylaws, regulations, orders, and circulars to administer the
militia units.
The bill also eliminates current provisions related to the bylaws,
including those on the (1) collection of fines and dues, (2) leadership of
associations created in the bylaws, and (3) election and bond
requirements of the organization’s treasurer.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2021
COMMITTEE ACTION
Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Joint Favorable
Yea 14 Nay 3 (03/18/2021)