The proposed bill, titled the "Historic Florida Monuments and Memorials Protection Act," aims to establish comprehensive protections for historic monuments and memorials located on public property in Florida. It creates a new section in the Florida Statutes, defining key terms and outlining the legislative intent to prevent the removal, damage, or destruction of these monuments. The bill declares any local government ordinances or regulations that conflict with this intent as void and grants the state exclusive authority over the management of such monuments. It also specifies that local governments and their officials can face civil penalties for violations, including fines and liability for restoration or relocation costs if a monument is improperly removed or damaged.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for temporary removal of monuments under specific circumstances, such as military necessity or construction projects, and mandates that local governments must notify the relevant state authorities of such actions. The Division of Historical Resources is tasked with overseeing the protection and preservation of these monuments, and the bill allows for civil actions to be brought against local governments or officials who violate its provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.