This bill bars HOAs from prohibiting display of the Betsy Ross flag, one of a series of Arizona bills carving specific flags out of what an association's rules can restrict.
In short: Bars HOAs from prohibiting display of the Betsy Ross flag.
Signed into law (Ch. 13) Pro-homeowner
Adds any historic version of the American flag, including the Betsy Ross flag, to the list of flags a condominium unit owners' association (COA) and a planned community association (HOA) may not prohibit from outdoor display.
For homeowners: Pro-homeowner: it bars associations from prohibiting outdoor display of any historic version of the American flag, including the Betsy Ross flag, removing a specific enforcement ground. It is a narrow display-rights expansion with no offsetting grant of board power. Signed into law (Ch. 13).
Session law: Chapter 13 (Laws 2023)
Signed: Mar 30, 2023
Effective: Oct 30, 2023
What the bill actually does, point by point — from the Arizona Legislature’s official fact sheet.
- Stipulates a COA or HOA must not prohibit the outdoor display of any historic version of the American flag, including the Betsy Ross flag, regardless to how the stars and stripes are arranged on the flag. (Sec. 1,2)
- Defines Betsy Ross Flag. (Sec. 1,2)
- Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1,2) ?
The A.R.S. sections this bill amends, adds, or repeals — taken from the bill text. Click one to read the current law.
Official bill page (azleg.gov) → Full bill text → Fact sheet / summary → Bill history (LegiScan) →
Organizations and industry insiders who registered a position on this bill through the Legislature’s public Request to Speak system — simply where each stood: For, Against, or Neutral. Individual homeowners are not listed. Whether this bill helps or hurts homeowners is our own read, shown by its label above — a group’s position doesn’t set our call. Each row links to that entity’s report card and to the source at azleg.gov.