HB1319Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Safety - Militia - Active Duty Combat (Defend the Guard)
Introduced by Robin Grammer, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting the Governor from ordering the militia or a member of the militia into active duty combat unless the U.S. Congress has passed an official declaration of war or taken a certain official action; and establishing that this prohibition does not limit or prohibit the Governor from deploying the militia or a member of the militia under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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