In Virginia, lawmakers introduced and advanced a series of bills that quietly but meaningfully touched on the standing, benefits, and legal recognition of the Virginia Defense Force. Several measures revisited everything from Line of Duty protections to ...
StateDefenseForce.com has been hard at work behind the scenes engaging with members of the Arizona State Legislature to move one step closer toward making the Arizona State Guard a reality. To read the full update, visit our Patreon post covering this de ...
Before we begin we want to highlight the INCREDIBLE efforts of Captain (TX) Kym Olson For Her Incredible Work Growing The Texas State Guard In The Texas Legislature. She has successfully opposed destructive legislation that would of harmed The Texas Stat ...
Here are the legislative updates for the following States / State Defense Forces: OklahomaThe Oklahoma Legislature has advanced Senate Bill 852, known as the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2025. The bill proposes a sweepin ...
Missouri Missouri's 2025 legislative session concluded on May 15, 2025. During this session, a key bill was introduced that directly impacted the Missouri State Defense Force. The bill focused on providing healthcare reimbursement for activated State ...
Louisiana State GuardSeveral newly introduced bills in Louisiana are reinforcing and expanding the authority, recognition, and operational structure of the Louisiana State Guard. House Bill 274 repositions the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and E ...
New updates have been posted to several California legislative bills involving the California State Guard. Assembly Bill 468, which designates members of the California State Guard as emergency personnel and imposes felony penalties for impersonation dur ...
State Defense Forces are gaining significant traction in state legislatures across the country, with West Virginia, Wyoming, and Alaska leading the charge in proposing new bills that could reshape emergency response and state security. These bills mark h ...
Recent legislative actions in Vermont, Virginia, and Washington have introduced significant changes affecting their State Defense Forces and National Guard members. These updates range from redefining operational roles and disaster response capabilities ...
State Defense Forces across the country are benefiting from newly proposed legislative efforts that aim to refine their operations, enhance member benefits, and strengthen their support systems. In Tennessee, recent bills highlight the state’s commitment ...