Oklahoma SB188 establishes the Defend the Guard Act, restricting the release of the Oklahoma National Guard into active duty combat without specific.
Oklahoma SB188, known as the Defend the Guard Act, sets conditions for deploying the Oklahoma National Guard into active duty combat. It stipulates that the Guard cannot be released for combat unless Congress declares war or takes specific constitutional action. The Governor must ensure compliance with these conditions. The Act also allows the Governor to consent to Guard deployments for civil authority missions within the U.S. or its territories. The Act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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