West Virginia Bill Requires All Retail American Flags to Be Manufactured in the U.S.

Original title: Require all American flags offered for retail sale in the State be manufactured in the United States of America.

Last action · February 16, 2026: To House JudiciarySponsors: Kayla Young and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 5594 prohibits retail businesses in West Virginia from selling any American flag unless it was manufactured in the United States of America.

Why it matters

Retailers offering flags for sale statewide must verify manufacturing origins or discontinue selling imported flags, affecting inventory sourcing and supplier contracts.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Retail businesses in West Virginia

Retailers must ensure that all American flags offered for sale are manufactured in the United States.

Directly affected

Consumers purchasing American flags

Buyers are limited to purchasing American flags manufactured domestically at retail locations within the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 5594 require of retailers?

Retail businesses in West Virginia are prohibited from selling or offering for sale any American flag unless it was manufactured in the United States.

Which state code chapter is amended by this bill?

The bill amends the by adding a new article designated §46A-9-1.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

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Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Judiciary
Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
To Judiciary
Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
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