Bill > HF468

This bill amends Iowa state law to require that the national league of families POW/MIA flag (a flag honoring Prisoners of War and Missing in Action service members) be displayed at all state-owned buildings whenever the United States flag is flying, in accordance with federal guidelines. The bill modifies existing language about flag display requirements, changing some of the mandatory language from "it shall be the duty of" to more direct statements of responsibility. Specifically, it clarifies that boards responsible for public building supplies must provide a state flag, and building custodians must raise the U.S. and Iowa state flags on secular days with favorable weather conditions. The key addition is the new requirement to display the POW/MIA flag alongside the U.S. flag, which helps ensure continued recognition and remembrance of American service members who were prisoners of war or went missing during military conflicts.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF468