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FL S0766
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
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AI Summary
- Creates Section 106.031, Florida Statutes, requiring agents of foreign countries of concern and foreign-supported political organizations to register with the Florida Division of Elections within 10 days of becoming an agent or by January 1, 2026, for organizations
- Defines "agent of a foreign country of concern" as a person who acts at the direction or control of, and is financed in whole or in part by, a foreign country of concern while engaging in political activity such as influencing public officials, elections, candidates, or government policies
- Defines "foreign-supported political organization" as any entity with its principal place of business in a foreign country of concern or at least 20% beneficially owned by a foreign country of concern, a nonresident alien from such a country, or an entity organized under its laws
- Requires detailed registration disclosures including the registrant's name and addresses, nature of business, payments received and made in connection with political activities within the previous 60 days, and updates to registration information at least every 90 days
- Establishes penalties enforced by the Florida Elections Commission: fines up to $500 per violation, up to $2,000 for willful or repeated violations, and up to $10,000 plus a temporary or permanent registration ban for willful or repeated violations involving a hostile foreign country of concern; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Registration of Agents and Organizations Associated with Foreign Countries of Concern
Last Action
Died in Rules
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/14/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development4/2/2025
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