HB286
Virginia National Guard; power of Governor to summon in certain circumstances.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Read second time and engrossed
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia National Guard; power of Governor to summon in certain circumstances; mobilization under federal authority; annual report.
Provides that the Governor, within 48 hours of ordering the deployment of the Virginia National Guard, shall inform, in writing, the General Assembly of such deployment. The bill also provides that the Governor shall summon the General Assembly if he wishes for such a deployment to continue for longer than ... (More) two weeks, and the General Assembly may pass a joint resolution by simple majority authorizing the continuation of such deployment. The bill also requires the Adjutant General to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing federal and state deployments of the Virginia National Guard and other matters relating to retention, readiness, funding, and resources. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104710D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/27/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB286)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Reported from Public Safety (15-Y 6-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/04/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
