Rhode Island H7986 mandates a formal declaration of war or congressional action to call forth the state militia before deploying National Guard.

Rhode Island H7986 amends the state's military laws to require an official declaration of war or a congressional action to call forth the state militia before releasing National Guard members from state control for active duty combat. This ensures that deployment for combat purposes is contingent upon specific constitutional procedures. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island H7986 mandates a formal declaration of war or congressional action to call forth the state militia before deploying National Guard.

Rhode Island H7986 amends the state's military laws to require an official declaration of war or a congressional action to call forth the state militia before releasing National Guard members from state control for active duty combat. This ensures that deployment for combat purposes is contingent upon specific constitutional procedures. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.