HB 5283 MI
State: symbol; Honor and Remember flag; designate as the official state symbol of remembrance of fallen military members. Creates new act.
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Summary
Michigan HB 5283 designates the Honor and Remember flag, created by Honor and Remember Inc., as the official state symbol of Michigan's remembrance and commitment to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Armed Forces members who have died in the line of duty. The flag may be displayed anywhere the U.S. flag is displayed, including at the Michigan state capitol, all state-owned and state-operated properties, and on any local government property in the state. The bill authorizes the flag to be flown on specific observance days including Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Gold Star Mother's Day, and Veterans Day. The flag may also be flown on any day that flags are ordered to half-staff by the governor to honor a military member killed during service, and on any other day considered appropriate by local government units or state agencies. The bill creates no new positions, appropriations, or enforcement mechanisms; it solely designates the Honor and Remember flag as an official state symbol.
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Sponsor (1)
- Steve Frisbie Republican · primary
7 coauthors / cosponsors
- Kathy Schmaltz Republican · cosponsor
- Matt Bierlein Republican · cosponsor
- Bill Schuette Republican · cosponsor
- Mike Hoadley Republican · cosponsor
- Mike Mueller Republican · cosponsor
- John Roth Republican · cosponsor
- Jay DeBoyer Republican · cosponsor
Action history (8)
- Nov 12, 2025 introduced by Representative Rep. Steve Frisbie · lower
- Nov 12, 2025 read a first time · lower
- Nov 12, 2025 referred to Committee on Government Operations · lower
- Nov 13, 2025 bill electronically reproduced 11/12/2025 · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 reported with recommendation without amendment · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 referred to second reading · lower
- Jun 23, 2026 read a second time · lower
- Jun 23, 2026 placed on third reading · lower
Text versions (2)
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HOUSE BILL NO. 5283
A bill to designate the Honor and Remember flag as the official symbol of remembrance of the state of Michigan. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. (1) The Honor and Remember flag created by Honor and Remember Inc. is designated as the official symbol of this state's remembrance and commitment to honor the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty. (2) The Honor and Remember flag may be displayed anywhere the United States flag is displayed, including the Michigan state capitol, all state-owned and state-operated properties, and on any local government property in this state. (3) The Honor and Remember flag may be flown on the following days: (a) Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May. (b) Memorial Day, the last Monday in May. (c) Flag Day, June 14. (d) Independence Day, July 4. (e) National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the third Friday in September. (f) Gold Star Mother's Day, the last Sunday in September. (g) Veterans Day, November 11. (h) Any day flags are at half-staff to honor a military member killed during service, as ordered by the governor. (i) Any other day considered appropriate by a local unit of government or a state agency.
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