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FL S1736
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gayle Harrell
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AI Summary
- Public institutions of higher education must provide equitable access to all qualified candidates for the same office when any candidate requests to participate in campus discussions, debates, or political events
- Candidates, elected officials, political committees, political parties, lobbyists, and campaign staff must obtain prior approval from institutions before conducting any on-campus political activities
- Institutions are prohibited from allowing use of their property, emails, websites, logos, or media platforms for campaign activities, with violations involving institutional email characterized as fraud subject to state and federal law
- Student political organizations affiliated with one major political party trigger a requirement that the other major party also be organized on equal terms at the institution
- Each institution must submit post-election compliance reports to the Department of State, the State Board of Education or Board of Governors, and county supervisors of elections confirming adherence to political activity restrictions
Legislative Description
Political Activity at Public Institutions of Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced
1/22/2026
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