SB 496: 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 to, or 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 civil penalties for certain officials who engage in certain actions; authorizing a local government to temporarily remove and relocate a monument or memorial in certain instances provided certain requirements are met, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 12/1/2025 Senate - Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Community Affairs; Rules
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 12/1/2025 Senate - Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Community Affairs; Rules
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability (GO)
- Community Affairs (CA)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/1/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Community Affairs; Rules |
