HB 2113 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

flags; public property; prohibition

HB 2113 prohibits displaying most flags on Arizona public property, applying only to state and local government entities (including schools and agencies). The bill allows specific exceptions: the American flag (per federal guidelines), POW/MIA flag, Arizona state flag, tribal flags, first responder flags (with design rules), and service flags like blue/gold star flags. It does not restrict flag displays by private individuals or entities. The law aims to standardize flag usage on government property while preserving recognized symbols.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 5 edits · Feb 11, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope and clarify definitions. The original version prohibited flags on public property for a wide range of government entities, while the engrossed version narrows the applicability to only public bodies and public educational institutions engaged in official capacity. The engrossed version also adds new exemptions for official flags of public bodies and educational institutions, and includes a new subsection clarifying that the bill does not prohibit approved educational curricula or deny civil liberties.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was narrowed from all state, county, city, and school district entities to only public bodies and public educational institutions when engaged in official capacity.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed applicability from all elected, appointed, or employed persons across various government entities to only those working for public bodies or public educational institutions in an official capacity.

DEFINITION

Added new subsection defining 'public body' and 'public educational institution' with references to existing statutes.

Added new subsection 'e' with definitions for key terms used in the bill.

EXEMPTIONS

Added exemption for official flags of public bodies or public educational institutions.

REQUIREMENT

Added new subsection clarifying that the bill does not prohibit approved educational curricula or deny civil and political liberties guaranteed by state and federal constitutions.

Floor votes · House Feb 11, 2025

How they voted

34–24

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 60

Feb 11, 2025

D Democratic27

2 Yea 24 Nay 1

88% Nay

R Republican33

32 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Jan 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

1 primary · 9 co-sponsors