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HB 4309·IL·house

POW MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Maura Hirschauer (D)
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Referred to Assignments

Apr 10, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act so the governor must issue an annual proclamation designating the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day. The day honors Illinois service members who were prisoners of war or missing in action and asks the public to set aside time for solemn reflection. It takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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