New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. Const. art. XII, § 1: Defense of state; organized militia

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ARTICLE XII

Defense

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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