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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the third Friday of September in each year as POW/MIA Recognition Day (rather than the third Friday of September in each year is designated as POW/MIA Recognition Day) to be observed in honor and remembrance of the men and women who, as POWs, have suffered captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the United States armed forces or who, as MIAs, have been recognized as missing in action in a time of war or during a period of hostilities (rather than who were recognized as POWs or MIAs in a time of war or during a period of hostilities). Provides that the Governor shall request, in the Governor's annual designation by official proclamation, that some portion of the third Friday of September be used for solemn contemplation on the plight of members of the United States armed forces who have been held prisoners of war and members of the United States armed forces who have been missing in action and the resolve of families and friends who continue to seek the fullest possible accounting for missing loved ones. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to modify how POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) Recognition Day is designated and observed in Illinois. Instead of automatically being recognized, the bill now requires the Governor to annually issue an official proclamation designating the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day. The bill expands the scope of recognition to specifically honor service members who have suffered captivity in foreign countries during active military service or been recognized as missing in action during war or periods of hostilities. Additionally, the bill instructs the Governor to use the proclamation to encourage citizens to dedicate a portion of the day to thoughtful reflection on the experiences of prisoners of war, missing service members, and the ongoing efforts of their families to seek a full accounting of their loved ones' status. The changes aim to provide a more deliberate and meaningful commemoration of these service members' sacrifices and the challenges faced by their families.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3220&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3220.htm |
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