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FL H6523
FL H6523Descendants and Estates of Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepherd, and Ernest Thomas
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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to compensation of the descendants of Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepherd, and Ernest Thomas; providing that certain facts are found and declared to be true; providing that a sum is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of State for specified relief; providing that specified persons are ineligible for further compensation; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill declares that the facts presented in its preamble, detailing the wrongful accusations, severe mistreatment, and unjust convictions of Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepherd, and Ernest Thomas in 1949, are true. It appropriates funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of State for the relief of their descendants. The bill also states that any individual receiving compensation under this act will be ineligible for any further compensation related to this historical injustice, and it takes effect upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
RaShon Young (D)*,
Daryl Campbell (D),
Fentrice Driskell (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Yvonne Hinson (D),
Felicia Robinson (D),
Mitch Rosenwald (D),
Chase Tramont (R),
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/6523 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/6523/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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