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HB 7986 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- ORGANIZATION AND COMMAND OF MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 19, 2026 — 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
David Place R
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled