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FL H1571
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dean Black
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AI Summary
- Counties and municipalities are prohibited from taking any official action related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including adopting ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, programs, or policies
- "Diversity, equity, and inclusion" is defined as any ordinance or policy that classifies individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation and promotes deferential or preferential treatment based on such classification
- County commissioners or municipal governing body members who violate the prohibition are guilty of misfeasance or malfeasance in office
- Residents may bring circuit court actions against a violating county or municipality, with courts authorized to award declaratory and injunctive relief, damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs — but counties and municipalities may not recover attorney fees as prevailing parties
- The prohibition applies retroactively to all official actions taken before the July 1, 2025 effective date, with an exception for actions required for compliance with general or federal laws or regulations
Legislative Description
Official Actions of Local Governments with Respect to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Last Action
Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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