The bill amends Section 817.312 of the Florida Statutes to expand the prohibition against the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia. Specifically, it now includes a prohibition on wearing the uniform of or any medal or insignia authorized for use by members or veterans of the Space Force, alongside the existing armed forces. The bill also makes technical changes to the language, replacing references to specific branches of the military with a broader definition of "armed forces" as defined in section 250.01.

Violators of this law will face criminal penalties, classified as a felony of the third degree, which is punishable under sections 775.082, 775.083, or 775.084 of the Florida Statutes. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 402 Filed: 817.312