Bill > S0912

Introduced Session

An act relating to threats from foreign nations; creating s. 16.81, F.S.; providing legislative intent; defining terms; prohibiting a person from acting as a certain agent unless such person files a specified statement with the Attorney General; requiring that such person file such statement and any supplements thereto with the Attorney General within a specified timeframe; providing filing requirements; providing requirements for the registration statement; requiring an agent who has registered to periodically file supplements with the Attorney General; providing requirements for such supplements; requiring a registrant to give a certain notice within a specified timeframe; authorizing the Attorney General to require supplements to be filed at more frequent intervals; requiring that such statements and supplements be executed under oath; specifying that certain filings may be deemed not in compliance; providing that filing specified statements and supplements does not preclude prosecution under specified circumstances; authorizing the Attorney General to allow incorporation of information or documents by reference; exempting certain agents from the requirement to register with the Attorney General; requiring agents to file a specified number of copies of certain materials with the Attorney General within a certain timeframe; prohibiting an agent in this state from transmitting, through specified means, certain information unless such information contains a certain statement; providing that certain materials are subject to public inspection; prohibiting an agent from transmitting or conveying information to specified entities unless the agent includes a certain statement; requiring an agent to furnish the agent’s registration statement to specified entities under specified conditions for inclusion in the entities’ records; providing that such statements are included in the entities’ records as part of the agent’s testimony; requiring an agent to keep and maintain specified books of account and other records for a specified timeframe; requiring agents to maintain such books of account and other records in accordance with certain practices; providing that such books of account and other records are subject to inspection by certain officials; prohibiting agents from taking certain actions regarding such books of account and records; providing criminal and civil penalties; requiring the Attorney General to retain a specified number of copies of all registration statements in a specified manner; requiring the Attorney General to transmit registration statements and supplements to the United States Secretary of State upon receipt; providing that the failure of the Attorney General to transmit such registration statements and supplements is not a bar to prosecution; authorizing the Attorney General to furnish specified information to certain entities; requiring the Attorney General to periodically submit a certain report to the Legislature, beginning on a specified date; requiring the Attorney General to report monthly on the Office of the Attorney General’s publicly available website certain information; requiring certain officers and directors to comply with specified requirements; providing that dissolution of certain organizations does not relieve their officers and directors of specified requirements; providing criminal penalties for willful violations of specified provisions; providing that agents who willfully violate specified provisions must be expelled from and prohibited from entering any campus of this state; requiring the State University System and the Florida College System to adopt specified rules; providing that proof of the specific identity of a specified foreign principal is permissible but not necessary in certain proceedings; requiring that certain aliens be referred to the Department of Justice for removal proceedings; providing that a failure to file specified statements is a continuing offense as long as the failure persists; authorizing the Attorney General to apply to the courts to enjoin the actions of specified persons; providing that the state court has jurisdiction and authority to issue certain orders; requiring the Attorney General to notify a registrant in writing after making a certain determination; prohibiting a person from acting as a certain agent within a specified timeframe after receiving such notice unless certain conditions exist; prohibiting an agent from entering into a contract that is contingent upon the success of any political activity; requiring state employees to annually submit a certain affidavit; providing that specified students or employees who willfully violate specified provisions must be expelled from and prohibited from entering any institution of higher education; requiring the State University System and the Florida College System to adopt a specified policy; requiring institutions of higher education to develop a specified reporting mechanism; requiring certain active businesses and nonprofits to file a specified form; requiring the Secretary of State to provide such form; requiring the Attorney General to provide specified information on the Office of the Attorney General’s publicly available website; authorizing the Attorney General to exchange certain information with specified entities; providing for retroactive application; requiring specified persons to file registration statements for a specified timeframe; authorizing the Attorney General to adopt rules; creating s. 287.1381, F.S.; providing a short title; providing legislative purpose; defining terms; prohibiting certain companies and entities from entering into agreements relating to critical infrastructure with foreign principals; prohibiting governmental entities from entering into contracts or other agreements relating to critical infrastructure with certain companies; providing exceptions; requiring companies to register with the Department of Management Services to access critical infrastructure; requiring companies to perform specified actions to remain registered with the department; requiring the department to provide certificates to such companies; authorizing the revocation of such certificates under specified circumstances; requiring companies to notify the department under specified conditions; authorizing the department to conduct a certain investigation within a specified timeframe; requiring the Attorney General on behalf of the department to file a request for an injunction with the Supreme Court under certain conditions; requiring that the Supreme Court issue a certain order; requiring the department to notify critical infrastructure entities of known or suspected cyberthreats, vulnerabilities, and adversarial activities in a specified manner; prohibiting the state from using specified software; providing that if any such software is being used, it must be removed and replaced with compliant software; providing that companies that remove and replace such software are not required to obtain additional permits to do so; prohibiting governmental entities and critical infrastructure providers from entering into or renewing certain contracts beginning on a specified date; requiring the department to create certain public listings; creating s. 287.1382, F.S.; providing a short title; providing legislative purpose; defining terms; requiring critical communications infrastructure to have all prohibited equipment removed and replaced; providing that companies engaging in such replacement and removal do not need additional permits; requiring communications providers to file a certain attestation annually with the department; providing civil penalties for late filing of such attestations; requiring such companies to provide the department with information related to a person with managerial responsibilities in this state; requiring communications providers to engage in specified actions; providing administrative penalties for communications providers that violate specified provisions; providing administrative fines for communications providers that submit false attestations or certifications; prohibiting specified communications providers from receiving certain funds; requiring the department to develop and publish quarterly a certain map; specifying requirements for such map; creating s. 943.0315, F.S.; providing a short title; providing legislative intent and policy; defining terms; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to annually produce and publish a certain risk assessment; requiring that the risk assessment include specified information; creating the Council on Pacific Conflict; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to provide administrative support; providing for the composition, membership, and appointments of the council; providing that members of the council are entitled to per diem and travel reimbursement; requiring that members be appointed by a specified date; requiring that the first meeting be held by a specified date and at least quarterly thereafter; authorizing the chair of the council to call for a meeting at any time; authorizing the council to retain external advisors for certain purposes; providing that such advisors may not be compensated, but may be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses; requiring the council to prepare a specified annual report; authorizing the council to perform specified actions; requiring the council to engage with the Division of Emergency Management to apply for a certain grant; requiring the Secretary of Management Services to conduct a supply chain audit and submit a report of such audit to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date; specifying requirements for the supply chain audit report; requiring the Governor to provide a summary report to the Legislature and the public; prohibiting the inclusion of specified information in the report; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to lead a specified study, coordinate the research, and develop a report of the study; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to identify certain critical infrastructure and assets; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to apply consistent, objective criteria when making such identifications; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to produce a certain report by a specified date; requiring that the report include specified information; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to coordinate with specified entities to produce the report; requiring state agencies to provide the Chief of Domestic Security with specified information; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to develop a process for stakeholders to submit certain information; authorizing the Chief of Domestic Security to coordinate with specified entities; requiring the Chief of Domestic Security to notify certain owners and operators of a certain identification; requiring that such notice include specified information; amending ss. 943.03 and 943.0311, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing a contingent effective date.

AI Summary

Jay Collins (R)*, 

Died in Judiciary (on 06/16/2025)

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