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Idaho House Bill 538: Rules for Flags on Government Property
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
In one sentence
This bill lists the flags allowed on government property in Idaho, sets a $2,000 daily fine for violations, and gives the Attorney General power to enforce these rules.
What it does
- Lists specific flags that governmental entities are allowed to fly on their property.
- Removes previous laws about which flags can be flown by these groups.
- Sets a civil penalty of $2,000 for each unauthorized flag displayed per day.
- Requires the Attorney General to send a written warning before filing court cases.
- Gives government entities 10 days to fix violations after receiving notice if it is not a repeat offense.
Who it affects
- The state of Idaho
- Counties, cities, and special districts in Idaho
- Other political subdivisions or governmental tools within the state
Limits and unknowns
- The bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.
- The Division of Veterans Services is authorized to write rules about where flags should be placed, but the text does not list those specific placement rules.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Governmental entity
- The state of Idaho, counties, cities, special districts, or other government groups. It does not include schools, colleges, or universities.
- Cure the violation
- To fix the problem by removing the unauthorized flag within 10 days to avoid a fine for that specific incident.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Flags, gov entities, penalties
Official activity
Bill history
- H St Aff