This work group is convened by the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs in compliance with HB286 which was enacted during the 2026 Session of the General Assembly. The purpose of the work group is to assess (i) the most appropriate manner and process by which the Governor and members of the General Assembly should respond to deployments of the Virginia National Guard within or outside of the Commonwealth, including when the Governor has not approved of, consented to, or concurred in any such deployment; (ii) the proper response to mobilizations of the National Guard of another state in a state active duty status within the Commonwealth; and (iii) what safeguards, if any, are necessary to ensure that the Virginia National Guard cannot be called to duty to intimidate, harass, or threaten any person (a) in giving his vote or ballot or (b) to deter or prevent such person from voting. The work group shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Chairs of the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology, House Committee on Public Safety, Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, and House Committee on Appropriations by November 1, 2026.  

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