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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
AMENDED
homeowners' associations; allied countries' flags
Purpose
Prohibits a condominium unit owners' association (COA) and a planned community association (HOA) from prohibiting the display of flag from a nation that is allied with the United States as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally that was established on May 14, 1948.
Background
A COA and HOA may not prohibit a unit owner or property owner from the outdoor display of: 1) the American flag or an official or replica of a U.S. Uniformed Services flag, if the flag is displayed in a manner consistent with the U.S. Flag Code; 2) the POW/MIA flag; 3) the Arizona state flag; 4) an Arizona Indian nations flag; 5) the Gadsden flag; 6) a first responder flag; 7) a blue star service flag or gold star service flag; or 8) any historic version of the American flag, including the Betsy Ross flag (A.R.S. §§ 33-1261 and 33-1808).
On May 14, 1948, President Harry S. Truman recognized Israel as an independent state following Israel’s proclamation of independence on the same date (U.S. Embassy).
Provisions
1. Prohibits a COA and HOA from prohibiting a flag from a nation that is allied with the United States as a major non-NATO ally that was established on May 14, 1948.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
· Specifies that a nation that is allied with the United States is a major non-NATO ally that was established on May 14, 1948.
Senate Action
GOV 2/18/26 DPA 5-1-1
Prepared by Senate Research
February 18, 2026
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