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OK SB2004

OK SB2004
Oklahoma National Guard; creating Defend the Guard Act; establishing conditions for release of National Guard into active duty combat. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to the Oklahoma National Guard; creating the Defend the Guard Act; providing short title; defining terms; establishing conditions for release of Oklahoma National Guard into active duty combat; authorizing consent of Governor for certain missions; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Defend the Guard Act," establishes specific conditions under which members of the Oklahoma National Guard can be deployed into active duty combat, which is defined as participating in armed conflict, hazardous service in a foreign state, or performing duties through an instrumentality of war. The act stipulates that the Oklahoma National Guard cannot be sent into active duty combat unless the United States Congress has officially declared war or has explicitly called forth the Guard for specific federal purposes like executing laws, repelling invasions, or suppressing insurrections. The Governor is required to ensure compliance with these requirements, though the bill clarifies that this does not prevent the Governor from consenting to deployments for defense support of civil authorities within the United States or its territories under Title 32 of the U.S. Code. This bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/03/2026)

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