Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7986
AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- ORGANIZATION AND COMMAND OF MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Place (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 19, 2026 · Legislature
03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections