STATE NEWS

Bill would ban colleges, schools and local governments from displaying LGBT pride flags or 'political' flags

A government entity may not display a flag representing 'a politically partisan, racial, sexual orientation and gender, or political ideology viewpoint,' the bill states.

  • By The News Service of Florida
  • | 3:00 p.m. December 19, 2023
An LGBT pride flag. Photo from Adobe Stock
An LGBT pride flag. Photo from Adobe Stock
New Africa - stock.adobe.com
  • State Government
  • Share

A House Republican on Monday, Dec. 18, filed a proposal that would prevent local governments, schools and colleges from flying flags that represent “a political viewpoint,” including flags related to “sexual orientation and gender” or race. 

Rep. David Borrero, R-Sweetwater, filed the bill (HB 901) for consideration during the 2024 legislative session, which will start Jan. 9. 

Under the proposal, local governments, public schools, colleges and universities would be barred from displaying flags that represent political viewpoints including “a politically partisan, racial, sexual orientation and gender, or political ideology viewpoint.” 

 

You. Your Neighbors Your Neighborhood.

Subscribe today. Cancel anytime.

×

Your free article limit has been reached this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited digital access to our award-winning local news.