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IL HB3372
Bill
Status
Passed
12/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Didech
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AI Summary
- Amends the Flag Display Act to establish proper protocol for flying the United States flag at half-staff, requiring it to be hoisted to the peak first before being lowered to half-staff position
- Requires the flag to be raised back to the peak before being lowered for the day
- Specifies that on Memorial Day, the flag should remain at half-staff only until noon, then be raised to the top of the staff
- Authorizes the Governor to order flags flown at half-staff upon the death of present or former government officials, active duty Armed Forces members, first responders killed in the line of duty, or other events the Governor deems worthy of recognition
- Defines "half-staff" as the position one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff, with half-staff periods lasting up to the maximum duration specified in Section 7 of the United States Flag Code
Legislative Description
FLAG DISPLAY-HALF STAFF
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0680
12/10/2021
Committee Referrals
Assignments6/15/2021
State Government5/10/2021
Assignments4/28/2021
State Government Administration3/16/2021
Rules2/22/2021
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