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UT HB0302

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt MacPherson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Local governments (cities, municipalities, counties, political subdivisions) may adopt only one official flag and may adopt additional flags for ceremonial or other purposes

  • Courthouses, public airports, and transit facilities may display only "exempt flags" including U.S. flag, Utah state flag, official flags of other governments, military flags, POW/MIA flag, tribal flags, college/university flags, Olympic flags, and official local government flags

  • The Rules Review and General Oversight Committee may review official and ceremonial flags adopted by local governments to ensure compliance

  • Government entities violating flag display rules face $500 per day fines after a 30-day cure period, with fines investigated and imposed by the state auditor

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Government Speech Neutrality Amendments

Education

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2026
Government Operations2/9/2026
Rules1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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