SB1121 is a bill that seeks to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section related to the deployment of the Arizona National Guard. The bill stipulates that the Arizona National Guard cannot be released into active duty combat unless the United States Congress has passed an official declaration of war or has taken an official constitutional action to call forth the National Guard for specific purposes such as executing the laws of the Union, repelling an invasion, or suppressing an insurrection. The Governor of Arizona is required to take all necessary actions to comply with these requirements.

The bill defines "active duty combat" as participating in armed conflict, performing hazardous service related to armed conflict in a foreign state, or performing a duty through an instrumentality of war. It also defines an "official declaration of war" as one made by the United States Congress pursuant to the Constitution. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-164
Senate Engrossed Version: 26-164