This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 26 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 26-164. The new law would prohibit the National Guard of Arizona from being deployed into active duty combat unless the U.S. Congress has either passed an official declaration of war or taken an official action to call forth the National Guard for specific purposes such as executing laws, repelling invasions, or suppressing insurrections. The Governor would be required to take all necessary actions to comply with this prohibition.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to the new provisions. "Active duty combat" is defined to include participating in armed conflict, performing hazardous services related to armed conflict in foreign states, and duties involving instruments of war. It also clarifies that an "official declaration of war" refers to a declaration made by the U.S. Congress. These definitions and prohibitions would be inserted into the existing legal framework, thereby updating the current statutes regarding the deployment of the National Guard.

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