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MA S2012
To provide for the furnishing of suitable flag holders and United States flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States for the marking and designation of the graves for memorial purposes
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide suitable flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill provides for the furnishing of suitable flag holders and United States flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States for the marking and designation of the graves for memorial purposes. The key provisions include: (1) Requiring towns, cities, or municipalities to procure and furnish suitable flag holders and flags for the graves of veterans located within public or private cemeteries, upon petition by a local veterans' organization or five eligible voters; (2) Defining the requirements for a "suitable flag holder" to include metal construction with appropriate symbolism representing the veteran's period of military service; (3) Requiring all materials to be manufactured in the United States; and (4) Establishing penalties for the willful destruction or removal of flag holders or memorial flags placed at veterans' graves without authority.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2420 (on 04/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2012 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2012.pdf |
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