H7986

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.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections