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GA HB1450

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor must notify the Speaker of the House, Senate President, and Attorney General within 48 hours of ordering National Guard into state active duty, including details on legal authority, mission purpose, geographic area, duration, cost, and troop numbers

  • Deployments of 100 or more National Guard members require a comprehensive briefing to the Attorney General and relevant House and Senate committees on necessity, legal basis, and mission parameters

  • No National Guard deployment may exceed 14 consecutive days without prior approval by joint resolution of the General Assembly; if the legislature is not in session, the Governor must convene an emergency session

  • National Guard members cannot be released into active combat under federal authority unless Congress has formally declared war or taken specific constitutional action to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, or execute federal law

  • Prohibits deploying the National Guard to intimidate or interfere with voting rights, limits Guard role in drug operations to law enforcement support only, and requires the adjutant general to submit an annual report to the General Assembly by January 31 covering deployments, readiness, recruitment, and funding needs

Legislative Description

State militia; oversight of any deployment of the National Guard by the Governor; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Defense and Veterans Affairs2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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