FL S0348

Creates s. 112.3131, F.S. ("Stolen Valor"), prohibiting candidates, elected officials, appointed officers, and public employees from knowingly misrepresenting their U.S. Armed Forces service records, medals, decorations, military qualifications, or combat service for the purpose of material gain, including obtaining employment, promotions, or public office

Specifically enumerates protected military honors such as the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, and Combat Infantryman Badge, as well as specialties like Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and special operations forces

Defines "material gain" broadly to include any thing of value—monetary or not—such as food, lodging, compensation, public benefits, employment, promotions, or obtaining/retaining public office, even if the benefit is de minimis

Establishes that ethics penalties become delinquent 90 days after imposition by the Commission on Ethics; requires the Attorney General to determine if the debtor is a current public officer or employee and notify the Chief Financial Officer or appropriate governing body, which must then withhold up to 25% of salary-related payments until the fine is satisfied

Authorizes the Attorney General to refer unpaid civil or restitution penalties to a collection agency using any lawful collection method and permits collection actions for up to 20 years after the penalty is imposed; effective date is July 1, 2025