The bill HB2818 requires all state agencies in Arizona to fly flags at half-staff upon notification from the Governor when a military service member of the U.S. Armed Forces, who either claimed Arizona as their home of record or was stationed in Arizona, is killed in action. The bill defines "official notification" as a casualty notification from the service member's branch of service and designates the legislation as the "Dan Ari Act."

The bill amends current Arizona law by adding a new section that mandates the flying of flags at half-staff under the specified circumstances. It also clarifies the protocol for displaying the Arizona state flag in relation to the United States flag when multiple flags are displayed on staffs. The bill removes the previous requirement for the Governor to notify state agencies within 48 hours of receiving notification of the death of a service member.

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