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SB 1816: Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials

GENERAL BILL by McClain

Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials; Citing this act as the "Historic Florida Monuments and Memorials Protection Act"; preempting all removal, damage, and destruction of historic Florida monuments and memorials; providing that any existing or future ordinance, regulation, or rule to the contrary, and certain actions by elected or appointed local government officials, are void; providing that it is no defense that a local government was acting in good faith or upon the advice of counsel; prohibiting the use of public funds to defend or reimburse unlawful conduct of certain persons, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
 Last Action: 3/20/2025 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 03/25/25, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building --Amendment(s) Adopted - Temporarily Postponed
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Governmental Oversight and Accountability (GO)
  2. Community Affairs (CA)
  3. Rules (RC)


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Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/28/2025 Senate • Filed
3/7/2025 Senate • Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Community Affairs; Rules
3/10/2025 Senate • Introduced
3/20/2025 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 03/25/25, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building --Amendment(s) Adopted - Temporarily Postponed