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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to prohibition of considering race or ethnicity in government contracting; providing a short title; creating s. 287.05703, F.S.; defining the term "awarding body"; prohibiting an awarding body from requesting documentation of or considering race or ethnicity when granting contracts or awards; prohibiting an awarding body from requiring or encouraging a contractor or grantee to consider race or ethnicity when granting contracts, subcontracts, or awards; requiring an awarding body to submit a notice of proposed rulemaking and adopt a final rule within specified time periods under certain circumstances; requiring the reduction of procurement goals by a specified proportion under certain circumstances; providing an exception; providing that certain laws, charter amendments, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, and policies adopted by this state or a local government are prohibited and void; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "End Racism in Contracting Act," aims to prohibit government agencies in Florida from considering race or ethnicity when awarding contracts or grants. Specifically, the bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes that prevents awarding bodies from requesting documentation of or considering an individual's race or ethnicity during the contracting process. The bill requires agencies to remove any existing rules or regulations that reference race or ethnicity within 180 days of the act taking effect. Additionally, it mandates that procurement goals based on race or ethnicity be reduced by the proportion of contracts previously granted using such preferences. The bill includes some exceptions, such as goals for small, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses, and goals required to maintain federal grants. Any existing laws, ordinances, or policies that conflict with this act would be considered prohibited and void. The legislation is designed to eliminate race-based considerations in government contracting, with the intent of creating a more neutral and unbiased procurement process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1613 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1613/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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