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GA SB462
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Colton Moore
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AI Summary
- Georgia National Guard members shall not be released from state control into active duty combat or combat support operations unless the U.S. Congress has passed an official declaration of war or has explicitly called forth the militia under Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the U.S. Constitution to execute federal laws, repel an invasion, or suppress an insurrection
- "Active duty combat" is defined as participating in an armed conflict, performing hazardous service in a foreign state, or performing a duty through an instrumentality of war
- The Governor is required to take all necessary actions to comply with these restrictions on National Guard deployment
- The bill preserves the Governor's authority to consent to deployment of Georgia National Guard members for defense support of civil authority missions within the U.S. and its territories under 32 U.S.C. Section 328
- Amends Code Section 38-2-5 of Title 38 (state militia provisions) and is cited as the "Defend the Guard Act," sponsored by Senator Moore of the 53rd district
Legislative Description
"Defend the Guard Act"; enact
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/16/2024
Committee Referrals
Interstate Cooperation2/7/2024
Full Bill Text
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