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'Freedom flag' bill passes House to allow display at public buildings and courthouses
Summary
House Bill 236, authorizing a "Freedom Flag" honoring Sept. 11 victims to be flown alongside state and national flags at public buildings, passed the House after supporters cited examples from other states.
The North Carolina House passed House Bill 236 on March 25, a bill authorizing a "Freedom Flag" to be flown alongside the U.S. and state flags at public buildings, courthouses and other public offices. The bill passed second and third readings and will be sent to the Senate.
Sponsor Representative Moss described the bill as a way to honor victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and said it authorizes public offices or officials to accept donated Freedom Flags for display. "House bill 2 36 would, basically allow us to honor the victims of September eleventh 2001 terrorist attacks," Moss said, noting other states have enacted similar measures.
The House recorded a second-reading tally of 102 yeas and 14 nays and later approved the bill on third reading. The transcript notes Virginia enacted a similar law; supporters urged colleagues to back the measure on bipartisan grounds.
The bill text and debate did not detail uniform display protocol, funding for flags, or whether municipalities must adopt displays; the measure authorizes but does not mandate displays. The bill will be transmitted to the Senate for further action.
