Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 602 — Limit the types of flags that a state agency may display

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To amend section 123.30 of the Revised Code to further limit the types of flags that a state agency may display on its grounds or in its buildings.

Bill Text

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The bill limits the types of flags that state agencies can display, defining specific authorized flags they are allowed to use.

  • Section 123.30

    Sec. 123.30. (A) As used in this section, "authorized flag" means any of the following: (1) The official state flag as described in section 5.01 of the Revised Code; (2) The United States flag; (3) The POW/MIA flag as described in section 9.50 of the Revised Code; (4) A flag containing the official logo of a state agency, so long as the flag has been approved by the governor or the governor's designee. (B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, no state agency or any entity that manages the grounds or buildings under the control of a state agency shall display on the grounds or building any flag except for an authorized flag. (C) Division (B) of this section does not apply to the Ohio statehouse or the grounds of the Ohio statehouse.

    This establishes a definition of authorized flags and restricts state agencies from displaying other flags.

  • Section 123.30

    the existing section 123.30 of the Revised Code is hereby repealed.

    This removes the previous regulations outlined in section 123.30.

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 602 do?
To amend section 123.30 of the Revised Code to further limit the types of flags that a state agency may display on its grounds or in its buildings.
Who sponsors HB 602?
HB 602 is sponsored by D. J. Swearingen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 602?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 602?
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