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RI H7986
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Place
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AI Summary
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Rhode Island National Guard members cannot be released from state control into active duty combat unless Congress has passed an official declaration of war under Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution
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Alternatively, deployment would be permitted if Congress explicitly calls forth the National Guard under Article 1, Section 8, Clause 15 for the purposes of executing federal laws, repelling an invasion, or suppressing an insurrection
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The governor is required to take all actions necessary to comply with these deployment restrictions
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Adds new section 30-2-10.1 to Rhode Island General Laws governing organization and command of military and naval forces
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat.
Military Affairs And Defense
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
3/13/2026