This bill establishes new sections in Florida law that prohibit counties and municipalities from taking any official actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Specifically, it creates sections 125.595 and 166.04971, which outline that local governments cannot adopt ordinances, resolutions, or policies that classify individuals based on race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and promote preferential treatment based on these classifications. Violations of this prohibition by county or municipal officials can result in charges of misfeasance or malfeasance in office, and residents may bring legal action against local governments that violate these provisions.

The bill also provides for retroactive applicability, meaning it applies to all official actions taken by counties and municipalities before July 1, 2025. It allows for circuit court actions to seek declaratory and injunctive relief, damages, and costs, while ensuring that attorney fees cannot be awarded to the local governments as prevailing parties. The bill defines DEI in the context of local government actions and includes exceptions for compliance with federal or general laws. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.