NY Const, art XII, § 1 · Article XII. Defense
Defense of state; organized militia
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Section 1. The defense and protection of the state and of the United States is an obligation of all persons within the state. The legislature shall provide for the discharge of this obligation and for the maintenance and regulation of an organized militia.
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- Law content up to date as of June 5, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CNSA12S1
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