• Date Due: November 01, 2026
  • Author: Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
  • Enabling Authority: Chapter 1043 Enactment Clause 2. (Regular Session, 2026)
  • Description:
    Report on the findings and recommendations of the work group convened 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. [Reporting requirements of Chapter 1003, Enactment Clause 2., 2026 Acts of Assembly, are identical.]