The Chief Steven DiSario Act aims to amend the Revised Code to protect the rights of individuals living in manufactured home parks, condominiums, and similar communities to display the thin blue line flag and emblem. The bill introduces new provisions that explicitly allow for the display of the thin blue line flag on flagpoles, through brackets, or in windows, provided these displays adhere to state law, local ordinances, or gubernatorial proclamations. Additionally, the bill defines the thin blue line flag and emblem, detailing their design elements, and expands the rights of tenants and homeowners by removing previous restrictions on displaying certain flags, including the United States flag and the national league of families POW/MIA flag.

Furthermore, the legislation prohibits any declarations, bylaws, rules, regulations, or agreements that would limit the display of these flags, asserting that such restrictions are against public policy and unenforceable in court. Key insertions include the definitions of the "thin blue line flag" and "thin blue line emblem," as well as guidelines for their display. The bill also outlines tenant responsibilities for notifying landlords and ensuring compliance with local zoning laws when requesting to display these flags, while repealing any conflicting sections of the Revised Code.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4781.40, 5301.072, 5311.191, 5321.131