This bill allows the display of certain flags on government property.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- prohibits a government entity or employee of a government entity from displaying a flag in or on the grounds of government property except certain exempted flags;
- requires the state auditor to ensure compliance, including by imposing fines;
- establishes a cause of action for an alleged violation within the public education system;
- requires the attorney general to defend and the state to hold harmless an individual acting under color of state law to enforce the flag display statute within the public education system; and
- provides severability.
Statutes affected: Enrolled: 67-3-1
Amended 2/14/2025 09:02:172: 67-3-1
Amended 2/21/2025 17:02:173: 67-3-1
Amended 2/28/2025 11:02:876: 67-3-1
Substitute #1: 67-3-1