FL H1251

Creates the "Historical Memorials Protection Act" (Section 265.71, Florida Statutes) establishing civil liability for damaging, destroying, or removing memorials honoring military personnel or public servants

Defines "memorial" broadly to include plaques, statues, markers, flags, banners, religious symbols, paintings, tombstones, and structure names intended for permanent display, including specific state memorials like the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame and Florida Holocaust Memorial

Holds violators liable for full repair/replacement costs, plus treble damages, attorney fees, and court costs for intentional unauthorized damage or removal

Grants standing to sue to Florida residents, historical preservation organizations, military veterans, veterans' organizations, and law enforcement/firefighter benevolent organizations

Makes willful and malicious damage to memorials owned by government entities, museums, or historical societies a third-degree felony, with community service for minors defined as cleaning graffiti from memorials or cleaning veterans parks and historic sites