Bill > AB58

This bill establishes strict regulations regarding flag display on state, local government, and school buildings in Wisconsin. The legislation limits flag displays to only the U.S. flag, Wisconsin state flag, and flags of state agencies as the standard options. However, the bill provides several specific exceptions for temporary or special flag displays, including flags for prisoners of war, missing in action veterans, federally recognized Native American tribes, other U.S. states and territories, foreign nations (under certain diplomatic or ceremonial circumstances), local governmental units, first responder organizations, and flags related to transportation safety. The bill explicitly prohibits flags associated with political parties, social causes, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious viewpoints, or flags representing holidays that might be considered politically sensitive. The legislation also repeals a related administrative rule (Adm 2.07(1)) and includes a specific carve-out ensuring that Native American tribes can continue to fly flags on reservation lands and that privately leased government properties are not subject to these restrictions. The intent appears to be standardizing and limiting flag displays to reduce potential controversies around symbolic representations in public spaces.

Government Affairs

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab58