FL S0288

Expands the definition of "veteran" to include service in historical conflicts dating back to the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604), American Revolution, Civil War, Seminole Wars, and Bay of Pigs Invasion, in addition to previously recognized wars

Creates the "Soldiers' and Heroes' Monuments and Memorials Protection Act" prohibiting the relocation, removal, alteration, renaming, or disturbance of remembrances on public property erected since March 22, 1822, except for construction or repair purposes

Defines "remembrance" broadly to include monuments, memorials, statues, building names, road names, historical markers, flags, and other objects honoring military figures, government officials, law enforcement, firefighters, and astronauts

Prohibits concealment of remembrances on public property for more than 45 days in any 12-month period and requires remembrances on sold or repurposed public property to be relocated to locations of equal prominence

Makes willful damage, defacement, destruction, or removal of protected remembrances a third-degree felony and grants Florida residents, historic preservation organizations, and veteran groups standing to file civil enforcement actions