SB188

Oklahoma National Guard; creating the Defend the Guard Act; establishing conditions for release of Oklahoma National Guard into active duty combat. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Veterans and Military Affairs

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Deevers