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DE HB271

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Michael Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the required display dates for the POW/MIA flag at state agencies and public schools from only National POW/MIA Recognition Day to six designated days annually

  • Adds Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Flag Day (June 14th), Independence Day (July 4th), and Veterans Day (November 11th) as mandatory display dates

  • Requires outdoor display of the POW/MIA flag at state agency installations, grounds, and campuses where flagpoles are present, weather permitting

  • Aligns Delaware's POW/MIA flag display requirements with federal law established in 1989, updating the state's 2012 law that only required display on National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Buildings And Grounds.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

1/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Administration1/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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