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IllinoisHB1615104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

COURTHOUSE FLAG

Sponsored By: Anthony DeLuca (Democratic)

Became Law

Summary

Amends the Flag Display Act. Permits the United States national flag to be displayed on the grounds of a courthouse (rather than only on the top of a courthouse).

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Counties may add Missing in Action flag

County boards may choose to display a Missing in Action flag at the courthouse. They can place it on the same flagstaff as the U.S. flag or on a separate staff. This is optional, not required.

Courthouses must fly U.S. flag

County boards must provide a United States flag at each courthouse. The flag must be at least 4 by 8 feet. It must fly from a flagstaff on top of the courthouse or prominently on the grounds. Sheriffs must make sure it is raised from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on every legal holiday, and on other days set by the county board.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Anthony DeLuca

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brad Halbrook

    Republican • House

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Emanuel "Chris" Welch

    Democratic • House

  • Jay Hoffman

    Democratic • House

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patrick Windhorst

    Republican • House

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 201 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Do Pass Local Government;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Counties & Townships Committee;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote • 2/27/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0192

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    5/29/2025Senate

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

    5/22/2025Senate

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

    5/22/2025Senate

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

    5/22/2025Senate

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025

    5/13/2025Senate

  13. Second Reading

    5/13/2025Senate

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025

    5/8/2025Senate

  15. Do Pass Local Government; 010-000-000

    5/8/2025Senate

  16. Assigned to Local Government

    4/29/2025Senate

  17. Referred to Assignments

    4/23/2025Senate

  18. First Reading

    4/23/2025Senate

  19. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

    4/23/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025

    4/14/2025Senate

  21. Arrive in Senate

    4/14/2025Senate

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

    4/10/2025House

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

    4/10/2025House

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

    4/10/2025House

  25. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000

    4/10/2025House

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