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Introduced
12/18/2023
12/18/2023
In Committee
01/05/2024
01/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the display of flags by governmental entities; creating s. 256.045, F.S.; providing a definition; prohibiting certain governmental entities from erecting or displaying certain flags; requiring the governmental entity to remain neutral in certain circumstances; providing applicability; requiring certain governmental entities to display the United States flag in a certain position; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section of Florida law that prohibits governmental entities, including public schools, colleges, and universities, from erecting or displaying flags that represent a political viewpoint, such as those related to political parties, race, sexual orientation, or ideology. The bill requires these governmental entities to remain neutral when displaying flags and to prominently display the United States flag if any other flags are also displayed. The bill exempts the ability of private individuals to express protected speech and the display of flags required or authorized by general law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Died in State Affairs Committee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/901 |
| Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/901/Analyses/h0901a.CRG.PDF |
| Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/901/Analyses/h0901.CRG.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/901/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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