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ID S1334
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Governor prohibited from authorizing Idaho's organized militia to enter active duty combat unless Congress has passed an official declaration of war or explicitly called forth the Idaho National Guard under Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the U.S. Constitution
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"Active duty combat" defined as participation in armed conflict, performance of hazardous service related to armed conflict in a foreign state, or duty through an instrumentality of war
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Non-combat federal service remains unaffected, including training, administrative duty, and defense support for civil authorities missions within the U.S. and its territories
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Militia members may continue serving under 32 U.S.C. 101 et seq. duty status regardless of this restriction
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the Governor's authority regarding active duty combat service of the organized milita.
NATIONAL GUARD
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
2/23/2026