HB 1412 (2026): relative to the display of flags in schools and compliance with the federal flag code.
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HB 1412 (2026)
relative to the display of flags in schools and compliance with the federal flag code.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 51 people signed in online: 38 in support and 13 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 10)
- Rep. Dale Swanson (D - Hills 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 14-2; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1132 (2026): prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners in public schools and public charter schools and establishing penalties for the display of prohibited flags and banners.