SB 1808 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

homeowners' associations; allied countries' flags

SB 1808 prohibits homeowners' associations (HOAs) from banning the display of specific flags on owner property, including the American flag, Arizona state flag, and flags from U.S. ally nations established on May 14, 1948. It also sets size limits for real estate signs (max 18x24 inches) and restricts HOAs from regulating political signs during most of the election cycle, allowing displays 71 days before primaries to 15 days after general elections. The bill requires HOAs to adopt reasonable rules for flag placement but cannot prohibit flagpoles or charge fees for display. It directly affects HOA members, unit owners, and real estate sellers within Arizona condominium communities.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Signed Jun 22, 2026
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What changed between versions

Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) Chaptered Version · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill was finalized into law (Chapter 243) and expanded its scope by adding specific protections for planned communities, which were previously only covered under condominium rules. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new provision allowing homeowners to display flags from nations allied with the US as major non-NATO allies established on May 14, 1948. The bill also clarifies definitions for political signs and first responder flags and maintains strict penalties for HOAs that violate these display rules.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was expanded to include 'planned communities' in addition to 'condominiums,' ensuring similar rights for homeowners in both types of residential developments.
SCOPE

Added full protections for planned communities (HOAs) to match the existing protections for condominium associations.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition allowing the display of flags from nations allied with the US as a major non-NATO ally established on May 14, 1948.

Added detailed definitions for 'Betsy Ross flag' and 'first responder flag' to clarify acceptable designs.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for HOAs regarding the peaceful assembly of members and the display of association-specific political signs.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific enforcement language stating that HOAs violating sign rules forfeit lien rights for six months.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026 · House Jun 11, 2026

How they voted

208
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
Feb 26, 2026
D Democratic13
4 Yea 8 Nay 1
61% Nay
R Republican17
16 Yea 1
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
1
Amendments
2
Jun 22, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of David Gowan
David Gowan
RRepublican
AZ
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