Bill > HB2113

This bill creates a new law that generally prohibits flags from being displayed on public property in Arizona, with several specific exceptions. The bill allows the display of the American flag, flags of U.S. uniformed services, the POW/MIA flag, the honor and remember flag, the Arizona state flag, Arizona Indian nations flags, first responder flags (which can combine designs), blue and gold star service flags, historic versions of the American flag, and official flags of public bodies or educational institutions. The prohibition applies specifically to elected, appointed, or employed persons of public bodies or educational institutions while in their official capacity. The bill explicitly states that it does not interfere with approved educational curricula or deny constitutional civil and political liberties. The law defines "public body" and "public educational institution" by referencing existing statutory definitions, ensuring that the flag display restrictions are applied consistently with existing legal frameworks. This bill appears to be an attempt to regulate flag displays on public property, potentially in response to ongoing cultural or political debates about flag representation.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81806