The proposed bill, known as the "Dan Ari Act," mandates that all state agencies must fly flags at half-staff on state buildings upon notification from the Governor regarding the death of a military service member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was killed in action and claimed Arizona as their home of record or was stationed in Arizona. The bill clarifies that "official notification" refers to a casualty notification from the military service member's branch of service.

Key changes from current law include the specification that the half-staff requirement applies only to military service members killed in action, rather than any service member's death. Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement for the Governor to notify state agencies within 48 hours of receiving notification of a service member's death. It also introduces a provision that when flags are displayed on multiple staffs, the Arizona state flag must always be displayed in honor of the United States flag.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-451, 41-116
House Engrossed Version: 38-451, 41-116
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-451, 41-116
Chaptered Version: 38-451, 41-116