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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
REVISED
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).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
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.
Revisions
· Adds the fiscal impact statement.
Senate Action
GOV 2/18/26 DPA 5-1-1
Prepared by Senate Research
February 18, 2026
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