The proposed bill establishes the "Defend the Guard Act" in Minnesota, which introduces new legal provisions regarding the deployment of the Minnesota National Guard. Specifically, it stipulates that the National Guard and its members cannot be released into active duty combat unless there is an official declaration of war by the United States Congress or an explicit call to action under the Constitution. The bill defines "active duty combat" and "official declaration of war," ensuring that the deployment of the National Guard aligns with constitutional requirements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while the governor must comply with these new deployment restrictions, it does not prevent the governor from consenting to the deployment of National Guard members for civil support missions under United States Code, title 32. This provision allows for flexibility in the use of the National Guard for domestic purposes while maintaining strict criteria for combat deployment.