SB283 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris ElliottSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Property, homeowner's associations and condominium associations, prohibited from restricting display of state flag

Summary

SB283 would prohibit homeowner's associations and condominium associations from banning the Alabama state flag on residents' property, with narrow exceptions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would prevent condo, HOA, or unit owners' associations from adopting policies or entering into agreements that restrict a member from displaying the Alabama state flag on property the member owns or has exclusive possession of within the association. It allows only reasonable restrictions on the time, place, or manner of the display to protect a substantial interest of the association. It also defines the types of associations covered and sets an effective date for the act.

Who It Affects

• Condominium associations, homeowner's associations, and unit owners' associations would be barred from restricting Alabama flag displays on property within the association.
• Residents or unit owners who own property within the association would be able to display the Alabama state flag, subject to any reasonable time/place/manner restrictions necessary to protect the association's substantial interests.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits associations from adopting or enforcing policies or entering into agreements that restrict displaying the Alabama state flag on property within the association.
• Allows only reasonable restrictions on the time, place, or manner of display to protect a substantial interest of the association.
• Applies to condominium associations, homeowner's associations, and unit owners' associations (as defined in the bill).
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Property, Real and Personal