Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3315: Establishes provisions regulating the display of flags at public buildings
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to flags displayed at public buildings. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 8.215, to read as follows: 8.215. 1. As used in this section, the term "public building" means any building owned or operated by the state or any political subdivision thereof including, but not limited to, a city, county, or school district. 2. Public buildings, including the employees of the state or political subdivision that operates within the public building, shall be authorized to dis.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to flags displayed at public buildings. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 8.215, to read as follows: 8.215. 1. As used in this section, the term "public building" means any building owned or operated by the state or any political subdivision thereof including, but not limited to, a city, county, or school district. 2. Public buildings, including the employees of the state or political subdivision that operates within the public building, shall be authorized to display only the following flags: (1) The official flag of the United States of America as described in 4 U.S.C. Section 1; (2) The official flag of the state of Missouri, as described in section 10.020; (3) The current official flag of another country, state, or political subdivision of another country or state; (4) The official flag of a city, municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state; (5) A flag that represents a branch, unit, or division of the United States military; (6) The National League of Families POW/MIA flag described in 36 U.S.C. Section 902; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the …
Sponsors
- Mike Costlow (R, 108) · primary sponsor