This bill proposes to amend existing statutes regarding the display of flags by condominium unit owners' associations (COAs) and planned community associations (HOAs). Under current law, these associations cannot prohibit the outdoor display of certain flags, including the American flag and various state and service flags. The new bill language would specifically prohibit COAs and HOAs from banning the display of flags from nations that are recognized as major non-NATO allies of the United States, established on May 14, 1948.

The bill would insert this new provision into sections 33-1261 and 33-1808 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, thereby expanding the rights of unit owners and property owners to display additional flags. The language clarifies that the flags in question are those from nations allied with the U.S. as major non-NATO allies, thus providing a clear legal basis for the display of these flags in residential communities. There are no deletions from the current statutes, and the bill is set to take effect on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1261, 33-1808, 33-1256
Senate Engrossed Version: 33-1261, 33-1808, 33-1256