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HB 81 KY
Introduced

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard.

KY · session 2026RS · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 7, 2026

Latest action (Jan 14, 2026) to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 38 to restrict the use of the Kentucky National Guard outside of state active duty unless Congress officially declares war or has taken official action pursuant to the Constitution of the United States and has satisfied any outstanding balance to the Kentucky National Guard; allow the Governor to deploy the National Guard under Title 32 of the United States Code to assist in border protection, for not more than 30 days, when the governor of a state or territory has declared an invasion; provide that the Act may be cited as the Defend the Guard Act.

Sponsors (7)

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 7, 2026 introduced in House · lower
  2. Jan 7, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
  3. Jan 14, 2026 to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) · lower
Subjects
Constitution, U.S.Federal Laws And RegulationsGovernorMilitary Affairs And Civil DefenseShort Titles And Popular NamesUnited States

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