H 1363 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the display of the flag of the United States by condominium unit owners

This bill amends Massachusetts law to prevent condominium associations from banning unit owners from displaying the United States flag. It allows owners to fly the flag on poles in areas they exclusively use or hang official military or POW/MIA flags in their windows, provided the flags do not exceed specific size limits and do not block other residents' views. The legislation also prohibits management entities from signing agreements that restrict these display rights. Additionally, the bill ensures that such displays must follow federal guidelines for proper flag etiquette.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 9, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jul 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors