The bill amends South Dakota law regarding the deployment of the South Dakota National Guard by the federal government. It specifies that the Governor may order the South Dakota National Guard into active service during situations such as war, insurrection, or public disaster, but it updates the language to clarify that this applies specifically to the South Dakota National Guard rather than the general term "national guard."

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that prohibit any unit or member of the South Dakota National Guard from being released for active service in foreign armed conflicts or related hazardous duties unless there is a formal declaration of war by Congress. It also states that the National Guard cannot be called to execute federal laws, repel invasions, or suppress insurrections without explicit Congressional action. These changes aim to ensure that the deployment of the National Guard aligns with federal legislative authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/19/2025: 33-9-1