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FL S1134

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Florida counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or taking official action related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including adopting ordinances, resolutions, rules, programs, or policies on DEI matters.

  • Bans local government expenditures on DEI offices or DEI officers, whether full-time employees, part-time employees, or independent contractors.

  • Declares that county commissioners, municipal governing body members, or other local officials who violate these provisions commit misfeasance or malfeasance in office.

  • Authorizes residents to bring civil lawsuits in circuit court against counties or municipalities that violate the law, with courts able to award declaratory relief, injunctive relief, damages, and costs.

  • Requires potential recipients of county or municipal contracts or grants to certify they will not use local government funds for DEI-related materials or instruction, effective January 1, 2027.

Legislative Description

Official Actions of Local Governments

Last Action

CS passed; YEAS 77, NAYS 37

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/12/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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