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IA HF2462

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Turek

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Iowa's Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Civil Air Patrol cannot be released into active combat or hazardous service in foreign armed conflicts unless Congress has officially declared war to repel an invasion, suppress an insurrection, or execute U.S. laws
  • The governor is prohibited from sending these state military units into service in another state without obtaining consent from that state's governor
  • The bill amends Iowa Code Section 29A.53 by adding new subsections that restrict deployment authority beyond existing provisions
  • Governor retains authority to consent to troop deployments under Title 32 of the U.S. Code for defense support of civil authorities
  • Restrictions reference Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the U.S. Constitution regarding the calling forth of militia

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to circumstances necessary prior to deployment of state military units.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 293.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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