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HB 5596·IL·house

POW MIA RECOGNITION DAY

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Wayne A. Rosenthal
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Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 13, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act so the governor must issue an annual proclamation naming the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day. It asks that part of the day be set aside for solemn reflection on prisoners of war, missing service members, and their families. The designation takes effect immediately upon passage.

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