SB77 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Sam GivhanSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot Tom Butler Donnie Chesteen Tim Melson April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
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: SB77 prohibits Alabama state agencies and public institutions from buying United States flag or Alabama flag manufactured outside the United States.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill would require state agencies and institutions to purchase flags that are made in the United States. It bans the purchase of United States or Alabama flags that were manufactured abroad. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
State agencies and state institutions in Alabama must only purchase flags made in the United States.
Flag vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers that sell flags to state agencies must ensure their products are U.S.-made to comply with the law.

Key Provisions
Prohibits state agencies or institutions from purchasing United States flag or Alabama flag manufactured outside the United States.
Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and gubernatorial approval.

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