Bill > H0561

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise and clarify which flags can be flown by governmental entities, which are defined as state agencies or local political subdivisions like counties and cities, but not schools. It specifies that governmental entities can fly the U.S. flag, official flags of other U.S. states, official city or county flags established before January 1, 2023, military branch flags, POW/MIA flags, official flags of recognized Indian tribes, flags of countries other than the U.S. to commemorate special occasions or historic relations (excluding hostile nations), official flags of Idaho colleges or universities if they have officially designated only one, and non-political, non-religious, or non-ideological flags displayed on government property along streets. The bill also removes provisions allowing governmental entities to fly their own official flags and flags of public schools, and it adds an exception for temporary parades or assemblies. Furthermore, it establishes a civil penalty of $2,000 per day for each flag displayed in violation of these rules, and grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce these provisions, including the ability to file civil actions and recover attorney's fees if a governmental entity fails to comply after being given an opportunity to correct the violation.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (House)

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