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FL S0250

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Book

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes references to Confederate flag or emblem protections from section 256.051, limiting flag protection laws to Florida state flag and emblem only
  • Repeals section 256.10 of Florida Statutes, which previously prohibited mutilation of or disrespect for Confederate flags or replicas
  • Eliminates three legal holidays: Robert E. Lee's Birthday (January 19), Confederate Memorial Day (April 26), and Jefferson Davis's Birthday (June 3)
  • Makes technical corrections to holiday numbering in section 683.01 following removal of Confederate-related holidays
  • Takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Removing Memorializations of the Confederate States of America

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs10/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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