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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT REQUIRING POW/MIA FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IF THE FLAG CAN BE ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING FLAGPOLE.
AI Summary
This bill requires that the official Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag be displayed at all state-owned buildings and public schools whenever the United States flag is flying, but only if the POW/MIA flag can be attached to an existing flagpole. The flag must be of suitable size and material and displayed according to standard flag protocol. An important exception is made for the POW/MIA flag at the State Capitol, which has its own separate guidelines. The state will be responsible for purchasing POW/MIA flags for state-owned buildings in the same manner as it purchases North Carolina flags, while local school boards can either accept flag donations or purchase flags using available funds. The bill aims to honor and raise awareness of prisoners of war and those missing in action by ensuring their flag is prominently displayed alongside the U.S. flag at government buildings and schools across North Carolina, becoming effective immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Ed Goodwin (R)*,
Kelly Hastings (R)*,
Nasif Majeed (D)*,
Charles Smith (D)*,
Brian Biggs (R),
Mike Colvin (D),
Carla Cunningham (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Renée Price (D),
Bill Ward (R),
Donna White (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H288 |
| Analysis - Summary H288-SMCJ-35(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H288-SMCJ-35(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H288-SMCJ-27(e1)-v-3 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H288-SMCJ-27(e1)-v-3 |
| Analysis - Summary H288-SMCJ-14(e1)-v-5 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H288-SMCJ-14(e1)-v-5 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H288v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H288v0.pdf |
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