H0561

Amends existing law to revise and remove provisions regarding flags flown by a governmental entity, to provide a penalty, and to establish provisions regarding enforcement by the Attorney General.

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Idaho H0561 revises flag display rules for governmental entities, sets penalties, and outlines enforcement by the Attorney General.

Idaho H0561 amends existing law to specify which flags governmental entities can display, including the United States flag, state flags, military flags, and POW/MIA flags. It removes the ability to fly flags of recognized Indian tribes, foreign countries, and Idaho colleges or universities. The Attorney General must notify a governmental entity of a violation and allow 10 days to correct it before filing a civil action. If the Attorney General wins, the governmental entity must pay all legal fees. Non-compliant entities face a $2,000 penalty per flag per day.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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8 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

3:00 PM

House Calendar Committee

Mar 24

9:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Apr 1

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 260 Effective: 03/31/2026

Mar 30

Senate

Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by President; returned to House