The bill amends Florida Statutes to strengthen regulations against entities that boycott Israel, requiring public funds to identify and maintain a list of scrutinized companies involved in such boycotts. Public funds must make efforts to update this list quarterly and notify the entities, which could result in investment prohibitions or divestment. The Department of Management Services is also tasked with assessing state contractors and informing them of potential disqualification from future contracts if they are found to be boycotting Israel. Additionally, the bill introduces certification requirements for grant applicants, disqualifying those who engage in boycotts or antisemitic discrimination, and outlines penalties for violations.

Moreover, the legislation modifies criteria for state contracts, raising the threshold for contract amounts and expanding definitions of ineligible entities. Companies must certify they are not participating in boycotts of Israel when bidding for contracts, and the bill establishes a process for addressing false certifications, including civil penalties and ineligibility for future contracts. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, reinforcing Florida's commitment to combatting boycotts of Israel and ensuring compliance with antidiscrimination laws.

Statutes affected:
S 1678 Filed: 215.4725, 265.286, 287.135
S 1678 c1: 215.4725, 265.286, 287.135
S 1678 c2: 215.4725, 265.286, 287.135