Bill > SB1580

This bill amends Hawaii's state flag display laws to formally recognize and establish flag-flying protocols for three specific flags: the POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) flag, the Honor and Remember flag, and the Pride flag. The bill provides official state recognition for each flag, explaining their symbolic significance: the POW/MIA flag acknowledges Americans still unaccounted for in military service, the Honor and Remember flag recognizes service members who died in war or conflict, and the Pride flag represents diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ rights. The legislation mandates that these flags can be flown on specific meaningful days (such as Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day) at the state capitol and state department of defense headquarters, with precise guidelines about their placement relative to the Hawaiian and U.S. flags. For the Pride flag specifically, it will be flown during Pride month on dates designated by the Hawaii state LGBTQ+ commission, symbolizing the state's commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting equality. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval and represents a formal acknowledgment of these flags' cultural and historical importance.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1580&year=2026