Establishes the prohibition against requiring a permit for the singing of the national anthem or the reciting of the pledge of allegiance
This bill would prevent cities from requiring permits to sing the national anthem or recite the Pledge of Allegiance. It directly affects local governments by amending general city laws to ban any sanctions or penalties against individuals or groups performing these patriotic acts on public or private land. The measure ensures that no permit is needed specifically for these activities, regardless of whether the event is part of a larger performance that might otherwise require approval.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2024
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3
Jun 7, 2024
Committee
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upper
Jan 3, 2024
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upper
Jan 11, 2023
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
SF
Simcha Felder
DDemocratic
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