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Introduced
03/11/2015
03/11/2015
In Committee
03/11/2015
03/11/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to impose a penalty for the removal of American flags and fire and police commemorative medallions from burial places. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to prohibit the removal of American flags and commemorative flag holders, which can include medallions representing service in fire and police departments, from graves, tombs, monuments, or burial lots in cemeteries or other burial places. Anyone found violating this provision will face a penalty of a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to six months, aiming to protect these symbols of remembrance and respect for veterans and first responders.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4084 (on 03/16/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3174 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3174 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3174.pdf |
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