Bill
Bill > HF902
IA HF902
IA HF902A bill for an act concerning the display of the national league of families POW/MIA flag.(Formerly HSB 244.)
summary
Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a custodian of a public building may raise the national league of families POW/MIA flag upon each secular day when weather conditions are favorable. If the national league of families POW/MIA flag is flown by a public building, it must be flown second in order of precedence, directly underneath, or adjacent to, the flag of the United States of America. The bill requires all state-owned buildings to display the national league of families POW/MIA flag in accordance with federal rules.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing state law regarding flag display on public buildings in Iowa, specifically addressing the National League of Families POW/MIA flag (a flag honoring Prisoners of War and Missing in Action service members). The bill authorizes custodians of public buildings to raise the POW/MIA flag on secular days with favorable weather conditions, with specific guidelines for its placement. When displayed, the POW/MIA flag must be flown second in order of precedence, either directly underneath or adjacent to the United States flag. Additionally, the bill mandates that all state-owned buildings must display the POW/MIA flag in accordance with federal regulations, with the intent of honoring Iowa veterans who are missing in action or were prisoners of war. The proposed changes update existing language about flag responsibilities, making the raising of the POW/MIA flag a permissible and respectful practice while ensuring its proper positioning relative to the American flag.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Veterans Affairs (House)
Last Action
Referred to Veterans Affairs. H.J. 896. (on 04/03/2025)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF902 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF902.html |
Loading...