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MA H1363

MA H1363
Relative to the display of the flag of the United States by condominium unit owners


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the display of the flag of the United States by certain condominium owners. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to prohibit condominium associations from preventing unit owners from flying or displaying the flag of the United States on a flagpole, base, or stand affixed to the unit's limited common area, or from displaying an official flag of the U.S. Armed Forces or a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag in a window of the unit, as long as the flag is no larger than 4.5 feet by 6 feet and the display is consistent with federal law and does not obstruct the sightlines of other owners or violate any easement restrictions. The bill also prohibits condominium associations from entering into agreements that would restrict or impair a unit owner's right to display these flags.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/09/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1363
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1363.pdf
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