Michigan Guard combat limits would depend on 25 states passing similar laws

Michigan would require specified congressional action before releasing Guard members from the state into covered combat duty. The rule covers the Michigan National Guard and its members leaving the state. Covered combat duty includes hazardous service and war simulations. Congress must declare war or explicitly call out the state militia to carry out federal laws, suppress an uprising, or repel an invasion. The governor would have to take all actions needed to comply. The restriction would take effect only if at least 25 states enact substantially similar laws.

Michigan could join a similar formal agreement among states only if all five named states also join. The restriction covers Michigan's formal entry into an interstate compact, an agreement among states. The agreement must be substantially similar to this section. Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin must all formally join the same agreement.