Maryland HB1319 restricts the Governor's authority to order the militia into active duty combat without a U.S.

Maryland HB1319 amends the state's public safety laws to limit the Governor's ability to deploy the Maryland Defense Force or the National Guard into active duty combat. The Governor may only order such deployment if the U.S. Congress has declared war or taken specific action under the U.S. Constitution. This restriction does not apply to other forms of active duty, including enforcing laws and responding to emergencies. The law also clarifies that the Governor can still deploy the militia for certain federal missions within the U.S. and its territories.

Maryland HB1319 restricts the Governor's authority to order the militia into active duty combat without a U.S.

Maryland HB1319 amends the state's public safety laws to limit the Governor's ability to deploy the Maryland Defense Force or the National Guard into active duty combat. The Governor may only order such deployment if the U.S. Congress has declared war or taken specific action under the U.S. Constitution. This restriction does not apply to other forms of active duty, including enforcing laws and responding to emergencies. The law also clarifies that the Governor can still deploy the militia for certain federal missions within the U.S. and its territories.