SB4 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Flags; provides that the Freedom Flag may be displayed on public property and that displaying an unapproved flag on public property is a misdemeanor
Summary: SB4 would allow the 9/11 Remembrance Freedom Flag to be displayed on public property and make displaying unapproved flags on public property a misdemeanor.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the Freedom Flag to be displayed on any publicly owned property or premises. It prohibits placing any flag on public property that is not on an allowed list, including the Freedom Flag. It imposes a Class C misdemeanor for violations of the flag display rules. It becomes effective on October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects
State and local government entities that own public property, who must regulate and enforce which flags can be displayed and may be responsible for penalties for unapproved flags.
Individuals who display flags on public property, who could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor if they display an unapproved flag.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Freedom Flag may be displayed on any publicly owned property or premises.
Section 2(a): It is unlawful to place, hoist, raise, or display any flag on public property other than the listed approved flags (including the Freedom Flag and several other specified flags).
Section 2(b): Roads, streets, highways, stadiums, arenas, and athletic facilities are exempt from the restrictions.
Section 2(c): A violation of Section 2(a) is a Class C misdemeanor.
Section 3: The act is exempt from Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution because it defines a new crime or amends an existing one.
Section 4: The act becomes effective October 1, 2024.

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