The bill proposes the creation of a new section in the Florida Statutes, specifically section 15.0352, which designates the American flamingo as the official state bird of Florida and the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. This new designation will replace the previous designation of the mockingbird as the official state bird, which has been in place since 1927.
The bill outlines the specific legal language for these designations and states that the changes will take effect on July 1, 2025. The inclusion of the American flamingo and the Florida scrub-jay as official symbols reflects a shift in the state's recognition of its avian wildlife.