Bill > H244

This bill establishes strict guidelines for flag display on government-owned property in North Carolina, limiting which flags can be displayed on state and local government buildings and premises. The legislation defines "official governmental flags" as including the U.S. flag, North Carolina state flag, county and city flags, military branch flags, POW/MIA flag, Honor and Remember flag, flags of recognized nations and U.S. states/territories, political subdivision flags, and flags of federally or state-recognized Native American tribes. The bill explicitly prohibits displaying any flags not on this approved list and considers "display" to mean placement anywhere on government property, including walls, breakrooms, and sidewalks. Government employees who violate these restrictions can face disciplinary action, potentially including termination. The law provides some exceptions for historic museum displays and military reenactments, and allows reasonable restrictions on flag size, number, location, and flagpole height, provided these restrictions do not discriminate against any official governmental flag. The legislation will become effective on October 1, 2025, and will apply to violations occurring on or after that date, giving government entities time to prepare for and implement the new requirements.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H244