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FloridaSB 11342026Senate

Official Actions of Local Governments

Sponsored By: Clay Yarborough (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Florida local governments face diversity program bans

Beginning January 1, 2027, Florida counties and cities cannot fund, promote, or officially support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. They cannot maintain DEI offices or officers, and existing local DEI rules, policies, and programs become void. The ban covers personnel or program decisions and training based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Equal opportunity materials, including materials explaining legal protections against discrimination, are excluded. Exceptions preserve legally required actions, specified holidays and observances, monuments and memorials, and nonprofit programs providing certain single-sex services. Content-neutral event permits and public safety services remain allowed. Listed protections for restroom access, shelters, nondiscrimination, health care, public health, and safety remain in place. Nonelected volunteer bodies and their basic administrative support are exempt, unless a local employee's sole job is providing that support.

Residents can sue over local diversity violations

Beginning January 1, 2027, Florida residents can sue their county or city in circuit court for violating these DEI restrictions. The person suing must live in the county or city being sued. A court may declare that a violation occurred, order it stopped, or award damages and court costs. An award is not guaranteed.

Local contractors must certify diversity funding limits

Beginning January 1, 2027, applicants for Florida county or city contracts or grants must certify compliance before receiving an award. They must certify they do not and will not use local funds to require people to accept or study DEI materials. This also bars required instruction using those materials for their employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, or agents. The requirement covers DEI officer contracts existing on January 1, 2027. For other contracts, it applies when signed or renewed after that date.

Local officials face misconduct consequences for violations

Beginning January 1, 2027, Florida county and city officials face official misconduct consequences for violating the local DEI restrictions. The violation must occur while they act in an official role. The law classifies these violations as misfeasance or malfeasance in office, terms for improper official conduct.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Clay Yarborough

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Judiciary

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Rules

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 123 • No: 68

House vote • 3/10/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 77 • No: 37

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 13 • No: 21

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Rules Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 5

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Judiciary Vote

Yes: 8 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/3/2026

Community Affairs Vote

Yes: 6 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-43

    4/23/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    4/22/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    4/21/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. CS passed; YEAS 77, NAYS 37

    3/10/2026House

  6. Read 3rd time

    3/10/2026House

  7. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    3/10/2026House

  8. Amendment 122487 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  9. Amendment 923231 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  10. Amendment 456741 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  11. Amendment 267745 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  12. Amendment 596941 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  13. Amendment 478591 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  14. Amendment 096095 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  15. Amendment 374053 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  16. Amendment 904629 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  17. Amendment 658395 Failed

    3/10/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    3/10/2026House

  19. 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)

    3/9/2026House

  20. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/10/2026)

    3/9/2026House

  21. Bill referred to House Calendar

    3/9/2026House

  22. In Messages

    3/5/2026House

  23. CS passed as amended; YEAS 25 NAYS 11 -SJ 565

    3/4/2026Senate

  24. Read 3rd time -SJ 565

    3/4/2026Senate

  25. Amendment(s) adopted (648678) -SJ 532

    3/4/2026Senate

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