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This bill establishes the Freedom Flag, designed by Richard Nicholas Melito of Richmond, Virginia, as Maryland's official state symbol of remembrance for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to the state's General Provisions code to officially recognize this flag as a memorial to the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The bill also involves a technical administrative change by renumbering an existing section of the code to make room for this new provision. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, which is a standard practice that allows time for administrative preparation and public awareness before a new law becomes active. By creating this official designation, the state aims to provide a lasting tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and to ensure that the memory of that tragic day is preserved through a specific symbolic representation.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0016?ys=2025RS