Assigned to GOV FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1378
political signs; homeowners' associations
Purpose
Includes, in the definition of a political sign, a sign or flag without regard to whether the
person supported or opposed is on the ballot at the next upcoming election.
Background
A condominium unit owners' association (COA) or planned community association (HOA)
may not prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a political sign by a resident on the resident's
private property. A COA or HOA may not restrict the display of a political sign between 71 days
before a primary election and 15 days after a general election. 15 days after a primary election, a
COA or HOA may prohibit the display of a political sign for a primary candidate who did not
advance to the general election. If the city, town or county in which the property is located does
not regulate the size and number of political signs, a COA or HOA may not limit the number of
political signs, except that the aggregate total dimensions of all political signs on a member's
property must not exceed nine square feet. A political sign is a sign that attempts to influence the
outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing the recall of a public officer or supporting
the circulation of a petition for a ballot measure, question or proposition or the recall of a public
officer (A.R.S. ยงยง 33-1261 and 33-1808).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Adds a flag to the definition of a political sign.
2. Specifies that a political sign for a candidate is without regard to whether the person supported
or opposed is on the ballot at the next upcoming election, except for a sign for a candidate in a
primary election who does not advance to a general election.
3. Makes technical changes.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 10, 2025
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