HB3220

POW MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3220 designates the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor and remember those held as prisoners of war and those.

Illinois HB3220 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to establish POW/MIA Recognition Day on the third Friday of September. The Governor is tasked with annually designating this day by official proclamation to honor and remember Illinoisans who were prisoners of war or missing in action during their service in the United States armed forces. The day is meant for solemn contemplation on the plight of these service members and their families. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

State Government Administration Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

2:00 PM

State Government Administration Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 13, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

Mar 13, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton