Michigan HB4163: Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan national guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; prohibit. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4164'25

What the bill says

To amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 203.

From the introduced text, March 4, 2025:

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 203. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 203. (1) This section may be known as the "defend the guard act". (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the Michigan national guard and any member of the Michigan national guard must not be released from this state into active duty combat unless the United States Congress has passed an official declaration of war or has taken an official action under clause 15 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States to explicitly call forth the state militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress an insurrection, or repel an invasion. The governor shall take all actions necessary to comply with the requirements of this section. (3) As used in this section, "active duty combat" and "official declaration of war" mean those terms as defined in section 203a. Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4164 (request no. H01713'25) of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.

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Sponsors

• Carra, Steve (R, 36) · primary sponsor
• Schriver, Josh (R, 66)
• Fox, Joseph (R, 101)
• DeSana, James (R, 29)
• Maddock, Matt (R, 51)
• Paquette, Brad (R, 37)
• Wegela, Dylan (D, 26)
• Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
• Meerman, Luke (R, 89)
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)

Latest actions

1. March 17, 2026: Rep. Jason Woolford removed as cosponsor
2. March 4, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 03/04/2025
3. March 4, 2025: referred to Committee on Government Operations
4. March 4, 2025: read a first time
5. March 4, 2025: introduced by Representative Rep. Steve Carra

Common questions

What is HB4163?

HB4163 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan national guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; prohibit. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4164'25.

What does HB4163 do?

In its own words: To amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 203.

What is the status of HB4163?

In committee as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Rep. Jason Woolford removed as cosponsor (March 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4163?

Carra, Steve (R, 36), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4163?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4163