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FL S0154

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Geraldine Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits display of Confederate States of America flags or emblems on any building, structure, or property owned or leased by the state, counties, municipalities, or other governmental units in Florida
  • Includes any flag or emblem used by the Confederate States or its military or naval forces during 1860 to 1865
  • Allows interested parties to bring civil actions for injunctive relief to prevent prohibited displays
  • Requires prevailing parties in such civil actions to recover reasonable attorney fees
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Prohibited Displays of the Confederate Flag or Emblem

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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