HB161 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andy WhittRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Flags, prohibits state agencies or institutions from purchasing American flag or Alabama State flag manufactured outside the United States

Summary

HB161 prohibits Alabama state agencies and institutions from purchasing United States or Alabama flags that were manufactured outside the United States.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would require state agencies and institutions to buy flags only from U.S.-manufactured sources. It bans purchasing flags made outside the United States. It could affect flag suppliers who sell to state entities by requiring American-made flags.

Who It Affects

• State agencies and state institutions in Alabama, which would be restricted to buying flags manufactured in the United States.
• Flag manufacturers and suppliers that sell flags to Alabama state agencies, who would need to provide flags that are U.S.-made to comply.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: No state agency or institution may purchase a United States flag or Alabama flag that was manufactured outside of the United States of America.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or becomes law by other means).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Flags