Patriotism trumps homeowners' association rules, under a bill passed unanimously this week by the state House of Representatives.

House Bill 2934 says that homeowners' associations may not ban a resident from flying the U.S. flag. It allows for "reasonable rules" for the placement of the flag and size of the flagpole.

"Everyone should be free to fly the flag every day," said bill sponsor Deb. Wallace, D-Vancouver.

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