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FL S1234

Free Expression on Campus


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Introduced
12/11/2017
In Committee
01/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Citing this act as the "Campus Free Expression Act"; authorizing a public institution of higher education to create and enforce certain restrictions relating to expressive activities on campus; providing for a cause of action against a public institution of higher education for violations of the act; requiring student government associations to provide specified information to recognized student organizations that request funding, etc.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Campus Free Expression Act," authorizes public institutions of higher education in Florida to create and enforce reasonable, content-neutral restrictions on the time, place, and manner of expressive activities in outdoor campus areas. It prohibits the designation of "free speech zones" and requires institutions to maintain open outdoor areas for free expression. The bill also provides a cause of action for individuals whose expressive rights are violated, with potential damages and attorney's fees. Additionally, it requires student government associations to provide written explanations for funding decisions and maintain public records of such decisions.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Education (S)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 03/10/2018)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234
BillText http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/BillText/c1/HTML
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/BillText/c1/PDF
Senate Committee Amendment #534074 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/534074/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #492402 to Amendment (101332) http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/492402/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #725138 to Amendment (101332) http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/725138/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #301064 to Amendment (101332) http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/301064/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #215150 to Amendment (101332) http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/215150/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #108472 to Amendment (101332) http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/108472/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #704918 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/704918/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #101332 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/101332/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #520604 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/520604/HTML
Senate Committee Amendment #838782 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/Amendment/838782/HTML
BillText http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/BillText/Filed/HTML
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1234/BillText/Filed/PDF
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