Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Government and elections

National Guard troops from other states need the Governor's permission to enter California

Military personnel from another state may not come into California to do military or law enforcement work for that state without the Governor's permission. Troops called into federal service, training exercises and compacts signed earlier are exempt.

Who it affects

Other states' National Guard and militia forces, and the Governor

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California SB 1354: The military: defense of the state.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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