H0455Introduced in the House
Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials
Introduced by Dean Black, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Preempts all removal, damage to, or destruction of historic Florida monuments & memorials; provides that any existing or future ordinance, regulation, or rule to contrary, & certain actions by elected or appointed local government officials, are void; prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing specified ordinances, regulations, or rules; provides penalties; requires DOS to withhold certain funding from local government; authorizes local government to temporarily remove & relocate monument or memorial in certain instances; authorizes Division of Historical Resources of DOS to request certain recommendations from Florida Historical Commission & Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Where it stands
Died in State Affairs Committee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary Committee · February 17, 2026
14
Yes
5
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
22 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
| Jessica Baker | 17 | Yes |
| Webster Barnaby | 29 | Yes |
| Rachel Plakon | 36 | Yes |
| Bruce Antone | 41 | No |
| Johanna Lopez | 43 | No |
| Jon Albert | 48 | Yes |
| Kevin Steele | 55 | Absent |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Government Operations Subcommittee
Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee
Now in Judiciary Committee
Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Favorable by Judiciary Committee
Reported out of Judiciary Committee
Now in State Affairs Committee
Died in State Affairs Committee
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