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DE SB278

Bill

Status

Passed

9/8/2022

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the 9/11 Remembrance Flag as a symbol of Delaware's concern and commitment to remembering lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including military, police, fire, and first responder personnel.

  • Encourages chief administrators of designated governmental buildings and facilities to display the 9/11 Remembrance Flag on September 11 of each year, including Delaware Legislative Hall, state constitutional offices, court buildings, and veterans' memorials.

  • Extends flag display encouragement to federal buildings and facilities authorized by federal law, including U.S. veterans' cemeteries, memorials, post offices, and Veterans Affairs medical and service centers.

  • Permits local government buildings and facilities to display the flag as determined by their respective governing bodies.

  • Authorizes schools to offer instruction annually on the events of September 11 and the role of military, police, fire, and rescue personnel, and permits the 9/11 Remembrance Flag to be flown beneath the American Flag only.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The 9/11 Remembrance Flag.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Administration5/18/2022
Elections & Government Affairs5/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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