FL H0097

Expands the definition of "veteran" to include service in historical conflicts dating back to the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604), adding conflicts such as the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, Seminole Wars, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and Bay of Pigs Invasion

Creates new protections for "remembrances" on public property, defined broadly to include monuments, memorials, statues, historical markers, building names, road names, flags, and similar commemorative items honoring soldiers, military units, armed conflicts, law enforcement officers, firefighters, or astronauts

Prohibits relocation, removal, alteration, renaming, or disturbance of protected remembrances except for construction or repair purposes, requiring return within 90 days of completion; concealment exceeding 45 days in any 12-month period is also prohibited

Grants standing to sue for enforcement to Florida residents, historic preservation organizations, veterans, and law enforcement benevolent organizations through civil action in circuit court

Makes willful damage, defacement, or removal of protected remembrances a third-degree felony under criminal mischief statutes