SB8 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing federal law, a condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent any member of the association from displaying the flag of the United States on residential property within the association
This bill would provide that a homeowner's association or condominium association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent any member of the association from displaying the flag of the State of Alabama on residential property within the association
Relating to property; to provide that a homeowner's association or condominium association may not prohibit the displaying of the flag of the State of Alabama on residential property within the association, with exceptions.
Bill Text
Under existing federal law, a condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent any member of the association from displaying the flag of the United States on residential property within the association
This bill would provide that a homeowner's association or condominium association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent any member of the association from displaying the flag of the State of Alabama on residential property within the association
Relating to property; to provide that a homeowner's association or condominium association may not prohibit the displaying of the flag of the State of Alabama on residential property within the association, with exceptions.
Section 1
(a) As used in this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. The entity responsible for the administration and management of condominium property. (2) HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION. As defined under 35-20-2, Code of Alabama 1975. (3) UNIT OWNERS' ASSOCIATION. As defined under Section 35-8A-301, Code of Alabama 1975. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a condominium association, homeowner's association, or unit owners' association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent a member of the association from displaying the flag of the State of Alabama within the association on property which the member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use. (c) Nothing in this act shall be considered to prevent any reasonable restriction on the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the State of Alabama necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, homeowner's association, or unit owners' association.
Section 2
This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
Bill Documents
| Document Type | Document Location |
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| Bill Text | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2021RS/PrintFiles/SB8-int.pdf |