A bill for an act relating to the display of flags on and in public buildings, grounds, and vehicles, and providing penalties.
HF 694 requires all public buildings, grounds, and government-owned vehicles in Iowa to display only specific flags: the U.S. flag, Iowa state flag, U.S. military flags, POW/MIA families' flag, local government flags (county/city), and two historical flags (Gadsden and Washington cruisers). It allows temporary, educational flag displays in public schools or museums related to curriculum (e.g., geography or cultural heritage), but prohibits permanent political displays. Violations carry a $10,000 daily civil penalty, with fines directed to a veterans trust fund, and repeated offenses may trigger withheld state funding. The bill directly affects government entities managing public spaces, not individual citizens.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Introduced, referred to Ways and Means.
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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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