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HB 4309

POW MIA RECOGNITION DAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dee Avelar and 4 co-sponsors

Illinois bill designates an official POW/MIA recognition day to honor captured and missing military personnel through state observance.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
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Bill Summary · HB 4309

Legislative bill overview

HB 4309 establishes a designated recognition day in Illinois to honor Prisoners of War (POW) and those Missing in Action (MIA). The bill creates an official state observance, likely designating a specific date for commemoration and public awareness of military personnel who were captured or lost during armed conflicts.

Why is this important

POW/MIA recognition serves as official acknowledgment of service members' sacrifices and honors their memory at the state level. Such designations can increase public awareness about unresolved cases and demonstrate state support for affected families and veterans' communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation: Unclear whether the bill mandates government events, flag displays, or other expenditures, or if it remains ceremonial without budget implications
  • Date selection: The chosen date may conflict with other state observances or fail to align with federal recognition efforts (typically recognized on the third Friday in August nationally)
  • Scope and specificity: Unclear whether recognition applies only to U.S. military personnel or includes other conflicts, and whether it addresses historical cases versus ongoing situations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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