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FL S1178
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
- Requires lobbyists registering before the Legislature, executive branch agencies, and water management districts to disclose whether principals represented are foreign countries of concern or entities at least 25% owned by such countries
- Prohibits public officers, government employees, and candidates from soliciting or accepting anything of value from designated foreign terrorist organizations or foreign countries of concern including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria
- Bans governmental entities from entering contracts involving information technology or personal identifying information with foreign sources of concern, with violations resulting in civil penalties of twice the contract amount and up to 5 years of ineligibility for state contracts
- Terminates all existing agreements between state agencies, political subdivisions, or public schools and foreign countries of concern, including sister city agreements, as of July 1, 2026
- Prohibits preplanned adoption and gestational surrogacy agreements unless the volunteer mother and at least one intended parent are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents domiciled in Florida
Legislative Description
Foreign Influence
Last Action
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/3/2026
Judiciary1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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