S 2357 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth

This bill designates the "Honor and Remember" flag as an official symbol in Massachusetts to honor U.S. military service members who have died while serving or as a result of their service. It establishes specific rules for displaying the flag, such as positioning it below the American or state flags when flown together and ensuring it is in good condition. The legislation also lists eight specific occasions, including Memorial Day and Veterans Day, when the flag should be displayed, while explicitly stating that no individual or organization is required to purchase or fly it.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 6, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
2
May 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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