CHAPTER 466
An Act to amend and reenact § 44-75.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to militia state active duty; cyber-related support.
[H 1334]
Approved April 8, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 44-75.1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 44-75.1 . Militia state active duty.
A. The Governor or his designee may call forth the militia or any part thereof to state active duty for service in any of the following circumstances:
1. In the event of invasion or insurrection or imminent threat of either;
2. When any combination of persons becomes so powerful as to obstruct the execution of laws in any part of this Commonwealth;
3. When the Governor determines that a state agency or agencies having law-enforcement responsibilities are in need of assistance to perform particular law-enforcement functions, which functions he shall specify in his call to the militia;