This bill establishes new designations for Florida's state birds by creating a new section in the Florida Statutes, specifically section 15.0352. It designates the American flamingo as the official state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. This new designation will replace the previous designation of the mockingbird as the official state bird, which was established during the 1927 Regular Session.
The bill outlines that the American flamingo and the Florida scrub-jay will be recognized officially starting July 1, 2026. The legal language inserted into the statute clearly defines these new designations and specifies that they supersede the earlier designation of the mockingbird.