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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation that the flag of the commonwealth shall be flown at half-staff honoring the passing of active duty military personnel from the commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 2, Section 6A of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new provision that requires the Commonwealth's flag to be flown at half-staff when an active duty military service member from Massachusetts dies while serving in any branch of the U.S. military, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, Reserve Component, or National Guard. The proposed amendment specifically creates a new subsection (h) to the existing law, which will ensure that the state honors and recognizes the sacrifice of its service members by lowering the flag to half-staff upon their death. This legislative action serves as a symbolic gesture of respect and gratitude for those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces, providing a formal method for the Commonwealth to publicly acknowledge and mourn the loss of its military personnel.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 01/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2496 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2496.pdf |
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