Bill > HB0077

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations regarding flag displays on government property in Utah. The legislation defines key terms like "display," "flag," and "government property," and creates strict guidelines for which flags can and cannot be displayed on government-owned locations. Most flags are prohibited from being displayed, with specific exceptions including the U.S. flag, Utah state flag, flags of military branches, flags of local government entities, Olympic flags, school flags, and flags of certain recognized organizations. The state auditor is tasked with investigating potential violations, with the authority to impose $500 per day fines for non-compliant government entities. For school districts, the bill ensures that the state will defend and indemnify individuals enforcing these flag display rules, and it includes provisions protecting student expression and anti-discrimination principles. The law also includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the legislation is found invalid by a court, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving government entities time to prepare for and implement these new flag display restrictions.

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