Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 496
Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McClain (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Community Affairs; Rules - Nov 13, 2025 · Senate
Filed