Bill > H0561

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise and clarify which flags governmental entities, defined as state agencies or political subdivisions other than schools, can display on their property, which now explicitly includes land owned and maintained by them. The bill removes the allowance for governmental entities to fly their own official flags and restricts the display of state flags to only those of other U.S. states and city or county flags officially established before January 1, 2023, while also permitting flags of U.S. military branches, the POW/MIA flag, recognized Indian tribes, and foreign countries for special occasions unless the U.S. is in hostile action with that country. Additionally, it allows Idaho colleges and universities to fly their official flag if they have designated exactly one, and it introduces a penalty of $2,000 per day for each flag displayed in violation of these rules, with the Attorney General responsible for enforcement, including providing a written notice and a ten-day period to correct violations before pursuing legal action and recovering attorney fees.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0561/