Massachusetts S2496 proposes to honor deceased active duty military personnel from the Commonwealth by flying the state flag at half-staff.
Massachusetts S2496 amends Section 6A of Chapter 2 of the General Laws to mandate that the state flag be flown at half-staff upon the death of an actively serving service member from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Coast Guard, Reserve Component, or the National Guard from the Commonwealth. This act recognizes and honors the service of these individuals to both the Commonwealth and the nation.
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