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S0496Introduced in the Senate

Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials

Failed

Introduced by Stan McClain, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

March 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed

  2. Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Community Affairs; Rules

  3. Introduced

  4. Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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