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Introduced
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to political activity at public institutions of higher education; amending s. 1004.097, F.S.; requiring public institutions of higher education to inform students and employees of the Campus Free Expression Act through specified means; creating s. 1012.802, F.S.; requiring the Board of Governors and the State Board of Education to adopt regulations and rules, respectively, describing the limitations of state universities and Florida College System institutions relating to certain political campaign activities; requiring the boards of trustees of such universities and institutions to publish on their official websites and provide to employees certain information relating to permissible and prohibited political activities, state law, and disciplinary actions; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires public institutions of higher education in Florida, including state universities and Florida College System institutions, to actively inform students and employees about the Campus Free Expression Act, which protects free speech on campus, by providing this information during orientation and prominently displaying it on their official websites. Additionally, it mandates that the Board of Governors and the State Board of Education develop regulations and rules, respectively, to outline the specific limitations these institutions, as tax-exempt entities, must adhere to regarding political campaign activities, such as not intervening in support of or opposition to candidates. Boards of trustees will be responsible for publishing detailed information on their websites and distributing it to employees, covering what political activities are allowed, such as non-partisan candidate forums and voter registration drives, and what is prohibited, including campaigning while on duty, implying institutional endorsement of candidates, or using university resources for campaigns, along with outlining potential disciplinary actions for violations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)*,
Kimberly Daniels (D),
Anne Gerwig (R),
Kim Kendall (R),
Paula Stark (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Administration Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/725 |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/725/Analyses/h0725b.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/725/Analyses/h0725a.EEC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/725/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/725/Analyses/h0725.EAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/725/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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