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Introduced
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Display of National Symbols Act. Provides that, if a unit of local government or school district receives sufficient donations of materials or funds to do so, then it shall display in its primary administrative building and in each facility used for instruction the following items: (1) the United States national motto, "In God We Trust" containing a representation of a United States Flag centered under the national motto; (2) the United States Bill of Rights; (3) the United States Constitution; and (4) the United States Declaration of Independence. Provides that the displays must: (1) use durable posters or framed copies; and (2) be located in a conspicuous, open, and public space. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill requires local government units and school districts to display specific national symbols (the national motto "In God We Trust" with a U.S. flag, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence) in their primary administrative building and instructional facilities, but only if they receive sufficient donations to cover the cost of materials. The displays must be created using durable posters or framed copies and positioned in a conspicuous, open, and public space. The legislation aims to promote national unity and civic education by ensuring these foundational documents and symbols are visibly present in public spaces, with the financial burden placed on voluntary donations rather than taxpayer funds. The act would take effect immediately upon becoming law, and local governments and school districts are not mandated to create these displays unless they can fund them through donated materials or funds.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/14/2026)
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