"The state Senate passed House Bill 561 this week, which would allow Idaho to fine cities like Boise $2,000 per day, per flag, for displaying banners not permitted under state law."
"The proposal builds on a 2025 law that restricted which flags could be displayed on government property but lacked a clear enforcement mechanism."
"The new legislation would impose daily fines and give the Idaho attorney general authority to pursue enforcement of violations, according to the Idaho Capital Sun."
"The legislation clarifies that only a limited set of flags, such as the U.S. flag, the Idaho state flag, official government flags, and certain military or tribal flags, may be displayed on public property."
Idaho's state Senate passed House Bill 561, allowing fines of $2,000 per day for cities displaying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. This legislation targets Boise, which has flown the flag for years. The bill returns to the House before reaching Governor Brad Little. It builds on a previous law restricting flag displays without enforcement mechanisms. The new bill aims to close loopholes, clarifying that only specific flags may be displayed on public property, effectively forcing the removal of the Pride flag.
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