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IL HB5860

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harry Benton

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Flag Display Act by adding Section 12 regarding display of the United States national flag by government officials
  • Prohibits government officials from knowingly displaying or causing the display of the U.S. national flag with the union down on government property, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property
  • Classifies violation of this prohibition as a Class 4 felony
  • Applies only to actions taken by government officials in the course of their official duties
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

USA FLAG-DISPLAY BY OFFICIAL

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules11/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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