HB 141
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard.
In Plain Language
This bill would restrict when Kentucky can send its National Guard outside the state, requiring either a formal declaration of war by Congress or specific constitutional action. It allows the Governor to deploy the National Guard for up to 30 days to help protect a border if another state's governor declares an invasion. The bill would also be called the Defend the Guard Act.
Official 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.
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Cosponsors
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Latest action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Feb 4, 2025
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