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This bill establishes state-level regulations regarding presidential libraries in Florida by creating a new section in the Florida Statutes that preempts local regulatory authority. The bill defines a presidential library as an institution administered under the Presidential Libraries Act, which is designed to preserve and provide access to presidential records and historical materials. Specifically, the legislation finds that presidential libraries are unique national institutions and declares that the state will take complete regulatory control over their establishment, maintenance, activities, and operations, effectively deferring all regulatory oversight to the federal government. The bill prohibits counties, municipalities, and other local political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing any ordinances, rules, or measures related to presidential libraries, with the sole exception being regulations explicitly authorized by federal law. By doing so, the bill ensures a uniform, federal approach to managing and regulating presidential libraries within Florida, preventing local governments from creating potentially conflicting or restrictive local regulations.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/118