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IA HF2462
IA HF2462A bill for an act relating to circumstances necessary prior to deployment of state military units.
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the army national guard, the air national guard, or the civil air patrol from being released from this state into active combat or into hazardous service relating to an armed conflict in a foreign state unless the United States has officially declared war for the express purpose of repelling an invasion, suppressing an insurrection, or executing the laws of the United States. The bill also prohibits the governor from sending those units into service in another state without the consent of the governor of that state. The bill provides that Code section 29A.53 (call by president of U.S.) does not limit the authority of the governor to consent to the deployment of troops for defense support of civil authorities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes strict conditions for deploying state military units, specifically the army national guard, the air national guard, and the civil air patrol, outside of Iowa. It mandates that these units can only be sent into active combat or hazardous service related to foreign armed conflicts if the United States has officially declared war for specific reasons like repelling an invasion, suppressing an insurrection, or enforcing U.S. laws. Furthermore, the governor is prohibited from sending these units into service in another state without the explicit consent of that state's governor. The bill clarifies that these new restrictions do not prevent the governor from authorizing troop deployments for defense support of civil authorities, which is a role where military units assist civilian agencies during emergencies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 293. (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2462 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2462.html |
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