Relating to the display of flags at half-staff on public buildings

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 23, 202682–5
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202638–9
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 5, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill requires the custodian and the board of public officers of a public building to comply with a proclamation issued by the governor for the flags of the United States and the state of Iowa to be flown at half-staff. The bill allows a person to report alleged violations to the attorney general, who may initiate a legal action to obtain compliance with the bill’s provisions.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named January 28, 2026. On February 3, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Mark I. Thompson REmail
• Rep. Daniel Gosa DEmail
• Rep. Blaine C. Watkins REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§1B.3

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