FL H1519

Expands the definition of entities subject to Florida's anti-Israel boycott laws beyond companies to include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, local governmental entities, and foreign governments, adding them to the "Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List" maintained by the State Board of Administration's public fund.

Lowers the contract threshold for Israel boycott-related prohibitions from "any amount" (previously $1 million) to $100,000 or more, barring scrutinized companies or other entities from bidding on, submitting proposals for, or entering into contracts with state agencies or local governments.

Requires applicants for state art and cultural grants (s. 265.286) to certify compliance with anti-boycott and antidiscrimination laws and prohibits antisemitic discrimination or speech in conjunction with grant-funded programs; violators face disqualification from grant eligibility for 10 years and a penalty of three times the grant amount for false certifications.

Expands the definition of "boycott of Israel" to include academic boycotts by educational institutions that restrict academic relationships based on ties to Israel, as well as adverse actions such as changes to commercial financial ratings, risk ratings, or controversy ratings based on nonpecuniary factors intended to inflict economic harm on Israel.

Imposes civil penalties of the greater of $2 million or twice the contract amount for false certifications regarding boycott activity, bars violators from government contracts for 3 years, and requires the Department of Management Services to notify newly identified scrutinized entities that they may be barred from future state contracts or grants. Effective July 1, 2025.