This amendment changes the law to allow homeowners' associations to permit flags from nations allied with the United States that were established on May 14, 1948.
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SB1808
SB1808: Allowing Flags from Allied Nations in Homeowners' Associations
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In one sentence
This law stops homeowners' associations and condominium associations in Arizona from banning the outdoor display of a flag from a nation that is a major non-NATO ally established on May 14, 1948.
What it does
- Prohibits associations from stopping owners from flying a flag from a nation that is allied with the United States as a major non-NATO ally and was established on May 14, 1948.
- Adds this new type of flag to the existing list of flags that associations cannot ban in outdoor areas.
- Requires associations to adopt reasonable rules about where these flags are placed and how they are displayed.
- Permits associations to regulate the size and location of flagpoles but does not allow them to stop owners from installing a pole.
Who it affects
- Condominium unit owners' associations (COAs) in Arizona
- Planned community homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Arizona
- Unit and property owners who wish to display the specific allied nation's flag
Limits and unknowns
- Associations can still make rules about the size and location of flags as long as they do not ban them completely.
- This change only applies to outdoor displays, not indoor ones.
- The law does not list specific country names; it uses a date and alliance status to define which flag is allowed.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Major non-NATO ally
- A country that has a close military relationship with the United States but is not part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
- Established on May 14, 1948
- The specific date used in this law to identify which allied nation's flag may be displayed.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
SB1808 - 572R - Senate Fact Sheet Assigned to GOV����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� AS PASSED BY COMMITTEE ARIZONA STATE SENATE Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session REVISED AMENDED FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1808 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 AN/TR/ci
Official activity
Bill history
- Governor signedSenate
- Transmitted to SenateSenate
- House third read passedHouse
- House committee of the wholeHouse
- House minority caucusHouse
- House majority caucusHouse
- House consent calendarHouse
- House second readHouse
- House Rules: C&PHouse
- House Government: DPHouse
- House first readHouse
- Transmitted to HouseHouse
- Senate third read passedSenate
- Senate committee of the wholeSenate
- Senate minority caucusSenate
- Senate majority caucusSenate
- Senate second readSenate
- Senate Rules: PFCSenate
- Senate Government: DPASenate
- Senate first readSenate
Changes
Amendments
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This amendment adds flags from nations allied with the United States to the list of outdoor displays that homeowners' associations cannot ban.