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- Substituted by A7575
- Ordered to third reading cal.1425
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to finance
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Relates to the presentment of flags which were lowered to half-staff in memorial of the death of any police officer or peace officer
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Patricia Fahy
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BILL NUMBER:S5616
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the presentment of flags which were lowered to half-staff in memorial of the death of any police officer or peace officer
PURPOSE:This bill would provide for the presentment of flags which were lowered at half-staff in memorial of the death of any police officer or peace officer
Summary of provisions
This bill adds a new Section 845-a to the Executive Law: it provides that, in the event the Governor orders the U.S. and N.Y.S. flags to be lowered to half- staff, in memorial of the death of any police officer or peace officer identified in the central state registry of police officers and peace officers, the flags lowered over the State Capitol shall be offered, without cost, to the person designated to dispose of the remains of such officer.
Justification
This bill would provide a measure of recognition, honor and respect for a police officer or peace officer killed in the line of duty. On occasion, the Governor of the State has marked these tragic incidents by having the flags lowered at the Capitol in memory of the deceased officer. This legislation would provide for these flags to be offered for presentment to the next of kin of such officer. This offering would provide a significant demonstration of public respect and appreciation for the sacrificing officer and their surviving family
This bill is similar to a law enacted in 2013. Chapter 465 of the Laws of 2013 established the Lt. Col. Todd Clark Memorial Flag Presentment Program, which provides that where the Governor orders flags lowered to half staff in memory of the death of a military service member, the U.S flag and the New York State flag which were flying over the Capitol shall be offered to the family
Legislative history
New bill
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:Minimal
Effective date
Immediately
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