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FL H1327
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jenna Persons-Mulicka
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AI Summary
- Defines "foreign countries of concern" as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolas Maduro, and Syria, including any agencies or entities under their significant control
- Prohibits charitable organizations from soliciting or accepting contributions, funding, or anything of value from a "foreign source of concern," which includes governments, political parties, corporations, agents, and non-U.S. citizen individuals domiciled in those countries
- Requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to create and publish an "Honest Services Registry" on its website, allowing charitable organizations to voluntarily attest that they do not accept foreign-source-of-concern funding and that their messaging is not produced or influenced by such sources
- Willful and knowing violations constitute a third-degree felony, with second or subsequent convictions elevated to a second-degree felony; violations also qualify as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Florida law
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Charitable Organizations
Last Action
Died in Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee2/1/2024
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee1/13/2024
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