House Bill 1519 amends Florida Statutes to enhance regulations against entities that boycott Israel, introducing new definitions such as "Agency," "Local governmental entity," and "Other entity," while revising the definitions of "Company" and "Scrutinized companies or other entities." The bill mandates that public funds identify and maintain a quarterly updated list of scrutinized companies that engage in boycotts against Israel. It requires these entities to be notified of their status and offers them a 90-day period to cease boycotting to avoid divestment, which must occur within 12 months if the boycott persists.

Additionally, the bill imposes strict certification requirements for grant applicants, disqualifying those involved in boycotts or antisemitic actions for ten years. It establishes penalties for grant recipients who engage in such practices, including financial penalties of three times the grant amount. The legislation also revises contracting criteria, making companies on the Scrutinized Companies List ineligible for contracts of $100,000 or more and allowing for contract termination if false certifications are submitted. The bill preempts conflicting local ordinances and sets penalties for non-compliance, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1519 Filed: 215.4725, 265.286, 287.135