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FL S1206

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Martin

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Officially titled the "Right to Rock Act," introduced by Senator Martin in the Florida Senate for the 2024 session
  • Prohibits owners or operators of public venues from canceling live performances based on an artist's, performer's, or musical group's lawful exercise of free speech or personal beliefs
  • Defines "public venue" as any place, building, or structure funded by or constructed with public or government funds, including those owned by or rented to government entities, schools, colleges, or universities
  • Provides an exception allowing cancellation if the venue owner or operator has a reasonable belief that the performance would violate applicable state law or rule
  • Venue owners or operators who violate the prohibition must bear all costs, fees, and penalties enumerated in the related contract with the affected artist, performer, or musical group; effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Live Performances

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2024

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