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BILL NUMBER:S816
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 to require the capitol to do so.
Summary of provisions
Section 403-a of the executive law shall be amended to require the State Capitol to fly the prisoner of war (POW) and missing in action (MIA) flags 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 require that New York State properly honor and respect those who are missing in action or who were prisoners of war.
Legislative history
2011-12: S.3560 Referred to Finance 2010: A.8583-B/S.7275-B - Held in Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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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