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A 2698

Designates 9/11 Heart Symbol flag as official State flag; mandates it be displayed at certain public buildings and memorials.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Chris DePhillips and 1 co-sponsor

Designates the 9/11 Heart Symbol flag as New Jersey’s official state flag to honor victims and heroism, with specified display at memorials, the State House, and local buildings.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2698

Summary of New Jersey A 2698 (Session 222)

Purpose of the Bill

  • Designates the 9/11 Heart Symbol flag as an official State flag of New Jersey.
  • Establishes display requirements to honor and memorialize the September 11, 2001 attacks, their victims, and the heroism shown in response.

Key Provisions and Changes

  1. Official State Flag Designation

    • The 9/11 Heart Symbol flag is designated as an official State flag for purposes of remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, recognition of the lives lost or forever affected, and acknowledgment of American heroism and bravery on that day.
    • Description of the flag: a white banner with a red heart symbol and white lettering reading “9-11-01 Never Forgotten,” with a silhouette of the twin towers in place of the number eleven. The bottom portion of the heart is blue with a white star.

  2. Display Requirements

    • The flag must be displayed during normal business hours at:
      • Any memorial sites within New Jersey dedicated to honoring the victims of the September 11 attacks.
      • The State House in Trenton.
      • The principal municipal building in each municipality.
      • The principal county building in each county seat.
    • The display is specifically mandated on September 11th of each year; otherwise, display is during normal business hours as noted above.

  3. Effective Date

    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Public Entities and Locations:
    • Memorial sites in New Jersey dedicated to 9/11 victims.
    • State House (Trenton).
    • Principal municipal buildings in each municipality.
    • Principal county buildings in each county seat.
  • Public Memory and Ceremony Practices:
    • Establishes an official flag for remembrance purposes, potentially guiding public displays and commemorations on September 11th and at other designated times.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction/Referral: Introduced on January 13, 2026 and referred to the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
  • Status: The bill is in committee stage as of the provided action history.

Notable Details

  • The bill emphasizes the 9/11 Heart Symbol flag as a memorial vehicle to honor victims (including the fact that New Jersey had a significant number of victims in the attacks) and to recognize national resilience.
  • No funding provisions or penalties are included in the text provided; the summary focuses on designation and display obligations.

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