New Rules for Flags on Government Property

The Frame

What this does

Government entities that display unauthorized flags would face a $500 daily fine, and local governments would be prohibited from adopting ordinances that allow flags containing symbols of political, racial, gender, or sexual orientation.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Government entities

These entities must comply with new restrictions on flag displays and face potential daily fines for non-compliance.

Local governments

These entities are prohibited from adopting ordinances that allow certain symbols on their official flags.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The Florida College System is a network of 28 public colleges in Florida that provide workforce education and associate degrees. context

Summary

This bill restricts the types of flags that state and local government agencies, schools, and universities can display on their property. It limits authorized flags to a specific list and prohibits any flag that includes symbols related to political ideology, race, gender, or sexual orientation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which flags are still allowed to be displayed?

Allowed flags include the U.S. flag, the Florida state flag, military branch flags, POW-MIA flags, flags of other states or countries, flags of Indian tribes, and official flags of public schools or universities.

What happens if a government building displays a prohibited flag?

The entity would be liable for a civil fine of $500 for every day the violation occurs.

Does this affect local government flag ordinances?

Yes, local governments are prohibited from creating rules that allow their own official flags to contain symbols related to political, racial, gender, or sexual orientation, and any existing conflicting ordinances would be .

Why It Matters

Government entities that display unauthorized flags would face a $500 daily fine, and local governments would be prohibited from adopting ordinances that allow flags containing symbols of political, racial, gender, or sexual orientation.