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This bill creates two new sections of Florida law regulating flag displays by governmental entities and local governments. It defines "governmental entities" broadly to include state, county, municipal, and educational institutions, and establishes strict rules about which flags can be displayed on public property. The bill prohibits displaying flags that contain words, symbols, or designs representing political partisanship, political ideology, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Governmental entities are permitted to display specific flags, including the U.S. flag, state flag, flags of other states or countries, military branch flags, POW-MIA flags, tribal flags, and flags related to educational institutions, sports organizations, and historical significance. When displaying the U.S. flag, governmental entities must place it in a prominent position superior to any other flag. For local governments, the bill prevents them from creating ordinances that would allow their local government flags to include symbols or language related to political or identity-based representations. Violations of these flag display restrictions can result in a civil fine of $500 per day, with collected fines deposited into the state's General Revenue Fund. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/426