Established by the Legislature in 2024, the Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is tasked with developing and recommending new symbols to represent the state through a statewide public process.
The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was established by Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 to make recommendations for the adoption of a new design for the seal of the Commonwealth; a new design for the flag of the Commonwealth; and a new motto of the Commonwealth. A previous Legislative commission exploring updating the state seal, flag and motto concluded in a final report in November 2023 is available on the Massachusetts State Legislature website.
To identify options for a new seal, flag and motto of the Commonwealth, the Advisory Commission has launched a public process to solicit ideas from the general public and will issue a public request for proposals for a professional designer to assist with the final design of the state emblems.
The Advisory Commission will select three final options for a new seal, flag and motto and hold public hearings across the state to solicit public input in the process. Following the selection of a final design for a new seal, flag, and motto, the Advisory Commission will submit its final recommendations to the Governor.
Advisory Commission Members
- Sec. Patrick Tutwiler, Secretary, Executive Office of Education, Co-Chair
- Kate Fox, Executive Director, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Co-Chair
- Jim Peters, Executive Director, Commission on Indian Affairs
- Lilia Melikechi, Communications and Training Manager, Massachusetts Office on Disability
- Summer Confuorto, Traditional Arts Programs Officer, Massachusetts Cultural Council
- Brian Boyles, Executive Director, Mass Humanities
- Elizabeth Solomon, Member chosen by the Executive Director of the Commission on Indian Affairs
- Rhonda Anderson, Member chosen by the Governor
- Dr. John D. Warner, Jr., State Archivist
- Ben Haley, National Register Director at the Massachusetts Historical Commission
Contact the Board
Contact the Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission or submit public comments to massflagandsealfeedback@mass.gov