Establishes the prohibition against requiring a permit for the singing of the national anthem or the reciting of the pledge of allegiance
This procedural bill (S 2572) prohibits cities from requiring permits for singing the U.S. national anthem or reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on public or private land within city limits. It explicitly states cities cannot deny permits for these activities or impose penalties for performing them without permits. The bill affects individuals, groups, and organizations engaging in these specific patriotic expressions. (Note: The bill was recently recommit with its enacting clause stricken, indicating it is not moving forward.)
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action May 27, 2025
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Simcha Felder
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