In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB81
Log in to followAN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard.
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.
Constitution, U.S.Federal Laws and RegulationsGovernorMilitary Affairs and Civil DefenseShort Titles and Popular NamesUnited States
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: January 14, 2026
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Legislative History
Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Primary Sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (6)
candy.massaroni@kylegislature.gov
kim.banta@kylegislature.gov
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
steven.doan@kylegislature.gov
kim.holloway@kylegislature.gov
Savannah.Maddox@kylegislature.gov
