Bill Status of HB 5861   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  USA FLAG-DISPLAY BY OFFICIAL

House Sponsors
Rep. Harry Benton

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  11/12/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 465/12 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Flag Display Act. Provides that a government official who, in the course of the official's duties, knowingly displays or knowingly causes to be displayed the United States national flag with the union down on government property, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property, commits a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  6/11/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
  11/12/2024HouseFirst Reading
  11/12/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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