Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 62: "Defend the Guard Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 62 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Defend the Guard Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Colton Moore. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state militia generally, so as to require an official declaration of war or an official action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the Georgia National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat or combat support operations; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper