Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 81: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 81 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard. Primary sponsor: T.J. Roberts (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Savannah Maddox (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 38 to restrict the use of the Kentucky National Guard outside of state active duty unless Congress officially declares war or has taken official action pursuant to the Constitution of the United States and has satisfied any outstanding balance to the Kentucky National Guard; allow the Governor to deploy the National Guard under Title 32 of the United States Code to assist in border protection, for not more than 30 days, when the governor of a state or territory has declared an invasion; provide that the Act may be cited as the Defend the Guard Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Savannah Maddox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House