This bill establishes the Florida Museum of Black History and outlines its functions and activities, including the designation of its permanent location in Opa-locka and a temporary location at the Opa-locka Historic City Hall and Fire Station. The Ten North Group, a nonprofit organization, is tasked with creating exhibits for the temporary museum. A governing board is created to oversee the museum's development, with specific requirements for its composition and responsibilities, including submitting a report to the Governor and Legislature by March 1, 2026. The Department of State is also required to provide support for the museum's predevelopment activities.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $750,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support the governing board's predevelopment activities and to assist the Ten North Group in creating exhibits for the temporary museum. The bill deletes obsolete provisions related to a previously established task force and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, for the new law.

Statutes affected:
S 1476 Filed: 267.0722