MA H2680

Bill

Relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
05/11/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition of John C. Velis and others that the Honor and Remember Flag be designated as the symbol of the Commonwealth’s concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill designates the "Honor and Remember" flag as the symbol of the Commonwealth's concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who have lost their lives while serving or as a result of service. The bill requires the display of the "Honor and Remember" flag at the State House, Superior Courts, and city/town halls on specific days, such as Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. The flag must be displayed at state veterans' cemeteries on any day the American flag is flown. The bill also requires government entities to procure the flags, promulgate necessary rules and regulations, and pursue funding to comply with the requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (28)

Jim Arciero (D), Donnie Berthiaume (R), Claire Cronin (D), Angelo D'Emilia (R), Geoffrey Diehl (R), Kim Ferguson (R), Denise Garlick (D), Colleen Garry (D), Danielle Gregoire (D), Steven Howitt (R), Hannah Kane (R), Kevin Kuros (R), Paul McMurtry (D), Mike Moore (D), Dave Muradian (R), Shaunna O'Connell (R), Keiko Orrall (R), Angelo Puppolo (D), John Rogers (D), Jeff Roy (D), Mike Rush (D), Danny Ryan (D), José Tosado (D), Paul Tucker (D), Aaron Vega (D), John Velis (D), Joseph Wagner (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 05/25/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2680

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2680
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2680.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1451	Relative to providing the next of kin of a state police officer killed in the line of duty with a flag during the memorial service	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H2580	Relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the soldier's homes	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H3985	Relative to the display of the flag of the United States by condominium unit owners	Accompanied a study order, see H4743	Similar To
H4145	Relative to representation on the board of trustees for soldiers’ memorials in the town of Orange	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 336 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
S1398	Relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes	Accompanied a study order, see S2491	Similar To
S1820	Relative to the flying of the flag of the Commonwealth at half staff on state buildings and installations	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To

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