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HB 4164

Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; add related definitions. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203a.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 10 co-sponsors

HB 4164 - Military Affairs: Release of Michigan National Guard into Active Duty Combat OverviewBill Number: HB 4164 Title: Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan Nationa

bill electronically reproduced 03/04/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4164

HB 4164 - Military Affairs: Release of Michigan National Guard into Active Duty Combat

Overview

Bill Number: HB 4164
Title: Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; add related definitions.
Status: Bill electronically reproduced 03/04/2025
Introduced: March 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to establish new legal requirements and restrictions around the deployment of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat operations. The intent is to ensure that such deployments can only occur with proper authorization from the U.S. Congress, rather than at the sole discretion of state or local officials.

Key Provisions

  • Defines "active duty combat" as the deployment of National Guard forces into direct, sustained ground combat operations against enemy forces
  • Prohibits the Governor of Michigan or any state/local officials from ordering the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official declaration of war or authorization for use of military force from the U.S. Congress
  • Requires the Governor to immediately withdraw the Michigan National Guard from any active duty combat operations if Congress has not provided the necessary authorization within 30 days
  • Establishes penalties, including potential criminal charges, for state/local officials who violate the restrictions on deploying the National Guard into combat

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The Michigan National Guard and its service members would be directly affected, as the bill places new limits on when and how they can be deployed into combat operations
  • The Governor of Michigan and other state/local officials would be subject to the new legal requirements and could face penalties for non-compliance
  • Civilians in Michigan could be indirectly impacted if the National Guard's combat readiness or availability is affected by the new restrictions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been introduced in the Michigan state legislature and is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. If passed, it would amend the existing Michigan Military Act to add the new provisions around deployment of the National Guard. The bill will need to go through committee review, floor votes in both the state House and Senate, and ultimately be signed into law by the Governor before taking effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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