An Act updating the flag of the Commonwealth
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2986↗ |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026 |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-1 and virtual |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J25 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 2 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking section 3 and replacing it with the following section-
The flag of the commonwealth shall consist of a red ensign with the image of a green pine tree on a white field in the canton. The naval and maritime flag of the commonwealth shall consist of a white rectangular field bearing on either side a representation of a green pine tree.
Chapter 2 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking section 3 and replacing it with the following section- Section 3. The flag of the commonwealth shall consist of a red ensign with the image of a green pine tree on a white field in the canton. The naval and maritime flag of the commonwealth shall consist of a white rectangular field bearing on either side a representation of a green pine tree.