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OK HB1776
OK HB1776Definitions and general provisions; enacting the United States and Oklahoma Flag Display Rights Act of 2025; emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to definitions and general provisions; enacting the United States and Oklahoma Flag Display Rights Act of 2025; prohibiting state or local government entities from restricting persons from making proper display of the flag of the United States of America or the flag of the State of Oklahoma; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the United States and Oklahoma Flag Display Rights Act of 2025, establishes legal protections for individuals displaying the U.S. and Oklahoma state flags on government-owned or government-occupied property. Specifically, the bill prohibits state or local government entities from preventing people from displaying these flags on vehicles they own or lawfully operate, or when holding the flags in person, provided the flags are displayed according to standard, respectful display guidelines and have not been altered, modified, or defaced. The legislation applies to all types of vehicles authorized to operate on public roads and highways, including motorcycles. By including an emergency clause, the bill is designed to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the perceived urgency of protecting flag display rights. The act aims to ensure that individuals can freely and appropriately display national and state flags on government properties without interference from government entities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Remove Representative Hill as principal House author and substitute with Representative Gise (on 02/09/2026)
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