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Introduced
01/05/2024
01/05/2024
In Committee
01/13/2024
01/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to charitable organizations; amending s. 496.404, F.S.; defining the terms "foreign country of concern" and "foreign source of concern"; amending s. 496.415, F.S.; prohibiting the solicitation or acceptance of contributions or anything of value from a foreign source of concern; creating s. 496.431, F.S.; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to create an Honest Services Registry for a specified purpose; providing requirements for charitable organizations to be included on the registry; requiring the department to publish the registry on its website; requiring the department to adopt rules; amending s. 741.0305, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; reenacting ss. 496.416 and 496.417, F.S., relating to violations as deceptive or unfair trade practices and criminal penalties, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 496.415, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's law on charitable organizations in several ways. It defines "foreign country of concern" and "foreign source of concern," which include certain foreign governments, political parties, and organizations. The bill prohibits charitable organizations from soliciting or accepting contributions or assistance from these foreign sources of concern. It also requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to create an "Honest Services Registry" where charitable organizations must attest that they do not receive funding or have their messaging influenced by foreign sources of concern to be included. The bill also makes conforming changes to related laws regarding violations and criminal penalties. The provisions of this bill are aimed at preventing foreign influence in Florida's charitable sector.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1327 |
| Analysis - Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1327/Analyses/h1327b.ANR.PDF |
| Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1327/Analyses/h1327a.RRS.PDF |
| Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1327/Analyses/h1327.RRS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1327/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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