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NY A08489
Bill
Status
9/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Buchwald
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 403-a to change the POW/MIA flag display from voluntary to mandatory for all counties outside New York City, cities, towns, and villages
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Requires municipalities to display an official National League of Families POW/MIA flag at their local legislative body building only if a congressionally chartered veterans organization provides the flag and any necessary attachments or fasteners upon request
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Mandates flag display on six specific days: Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Flag Day (June 14), Independence Day (July 4), National POW/MIA Recognition Day (third Friday in September, or second Friday if third Friday conflicts with a religious holiday), and Veterans Day (November 11)
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires certain municipalities to display the prisoner of war and missing in action flag on certain days, when such flags have been provided to the municipalities by a local veterans' organization.
Last Action
approval memo.5
9/23/2014