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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the display of the prisoner of war and the missing in action flags
Purpose
To amend the law regarding the display of prisoner of war (POW) and missing in action (MIA) flags at public buildings to be compelling rather than suggested.
Summary of provisions
Section 403-a of the executive law shall be amended to require the display of the POW and MIA flags in all cities with a population of one million or more, at the building housing their local legislative body, as well as at every state police facility on all days on which the flag of the United States is displayed.
Existing law
§ 403-a. Display of prisoner of war and missing in action flag. 1. Every county outside the city of New York, city, town, and village is encouraged to display the prisoner of war and missing in action flag at the building housing its local legislative body on all days on which the flag of the United States of America is displayed. 2. Every state police facility, including but not limited to the headquarters, substations, and training academy, is encouraged to display the prisoner of war and missing in action flag on all days on which the flag of the United States of America is displayed.
Justification
To conform state law to federal law regarding display of the POW and MIA flags on public buildings in cities with populations of one million or more.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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