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FL H1001

FL H1001
Official Actions of Local Governments


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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to official actions of local governments; creating ss. 125.595 and 166.04971, F.S.; providing definitions; prohibiting counties and municipalities, respectively, from funding or promoting or taking official action as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion; providing that certain ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, programs, and policies are void; prohibiting counties and municipalities, respectively, from expending funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or for diversity, equity, and inclusion officers; providing that a county commissioner, a member of the governing body of a municipality, or any other county or municipal official acting in an official capacity who violates certain provisions commits misfeasance or malfeasance in office; prohibiting counties and municipalities, respectively, from providing or authorizing funds to be used to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; authorizing a cause of action against counties and municipalities, respectively; authorizing a court to enter a judgment awarding certain relief, damages, and costs; providing construction and applicability; creating s. 287.139, F.S.; requiring potential recipients of county or municipal contracts or grants to make a certain certification to the county or municipality before being awarded such contract or grant; providing applicability; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which is defined as efforts to influence employee composition based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics beyond standard anti-discrimination laws, or to provide preferential treatment or promote related training. Existing DEI ordinances and policies are declared void, and funds cannot be spent on DEI offices or officers. Officials violating these provisions can face penalties for misfeasance or malfeasance, and residents can sue counties or municipalities for violations, seeking damages and other relief. The bill also requires potential recipients of county or municipal contracts or grants to certify they will not use public funds for DEI initiatives, with these provisions taking effect on January 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (11)

Other Sponsors (2)

Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (House), Commerce Committee (House)

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1134 (on 03/10/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001
Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001z1.IAS.PDF
Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001z.IAS.PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/277951/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/178599/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/922807/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/815377/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/034657/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/189947/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/552525/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/915877/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/845231/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/136181/PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/BillText/c2/PDF
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001e.COM.PDF
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001d.COM.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/BillText/c1/PDF
Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001c.CIV.PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Amendment/730403/PDF
Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001b.CIV.PDF
Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001a.IAS.PDF
Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/Analyses/h1001.IAS.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1001/BillText/Filed/PDF
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