MississippiProposed Mississippi resolution would bar Pride flags on public property
If adopted, the resolution would direct Mississippi’s finance department to stop state and local governments from displaying LGBTQ Pride rainbow flags on property they own, lease, or use.
What it does
If adopted, the resolution would direct Mississippi’s finance department to prohibit LGBTQ Pride rainbow flags on property owned, leased, or used by state agencies and local governments.
Argument forIf adopted, the restriction could ease offense for residents who view Pride flags as conflicting with their religious beliefs.
Argument againstIf adopted, the restriction could prevent LGBTQ people and their allies from displaying a flag used to show Pride on government property.
More detail
The proposed resolution would direct Mississippi’s Department of Finance and Administration to prohibit displaying LGBTQ Pride rainbow flags. It covers property owned, leased, or used by a Mississippi state agency or political subdivision. The restriction applies to rainbow flags intended as symbols of the LGBTQ Pride Movement.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Feb 26Referred To RulesIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting