CAL.Regulation
California requires governor's permission for out-of-state military entry
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1354 (Chapter 329, Statutes of 2026) on September 19. New Military and Veterans Code section 570 bars military personnel of another state, territory, or district from entering California, or causing something to enter, to perform military duty or law-enforcement functions for another state without the governor's permission. Personnel in active federal service under Title 10, military compacts entered before January 1, 2027, and training exercises are exempt.
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Key points
- The prohibition covers entering or 'causing something to enter' the state for another state's military duty or law-enforcement functions.California Legislative Information
- Personnel called into active federal service under Title 10 and acting under the President or the Secretary of Defense are exempt.California Legislative Information
- Military compacts entered before January 1, 2027, and training exercises in California are exempt.California Legislative Information
- The governor may delegate the permission authority to the Adjutant General; the law takes effect January 1, 2027.California Legislative Information
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