HB 3110
Establishes criteria for state and United States flags to be official flags.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill updates the requirements for displaying state and U.S. flags on public buildings in Oregon. It mandates that all flags displayed on these buildings must be made of flame-retardant materials by July 4, 2026. The bill also specifies that state flags must adhere to the official design and colors outlined in Oregon law. This change aims to improve fire safety by reducing the risk of flammable flags contributing to building fires.
Key provisions
- State flags must be made of flame-retardant materials.
- United States flags made of flame-retardant materials are considered official.
- Public buildings must transition to flame-retardant flags by July 4, 2026.
- Flags must conform to the official design and colors of the Oregon State flag.
- The responsibility for procuring and displaying official flags lies with the entity managing the public building.
Who is affected
- State government
- Public building managers
- Oregon residents
- Fire safety officials
- Flag manufacturers
Notable changes
- Requires the use of flame-retardant materials for all state and U.S. flags displayed on public buildings.
- Sets a deadline of July 4, 2026, for the transition to flame-retardant flags.
- Specifies that existing flags made of flammable materials must be replaced.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the proposed legislation believe that implementing measures to safeguard the flag would be beneficial in preventing potential disruptions. One suggested solution is incorporating flame retardant materials into the flag's design, which could potentially prevent protesters from burning it. Additionally, some testifiers propose adopting a new flag design for Oregon, alongside the current and original 1925 flag, as seen in Utah's approach, to provide an alternative option that could help alleviate potential tensions surrounding the flag's display.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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