The proposed bill establishes new regulations regarding the display of flags by governmental entities in Florida, as outlined in sections 256.18 and 256.19 of the Florida Statutes. It defines "governmental entity" to include various political subdivisions and prohibits these entities from displaying any flags that are not specifically listed, which includes the United States flag, state flags, and flags of recognized Indian tribes, among others. Additionally, it mandates that the United States flag must be displayed in a prominent position above any other flags. Violations of these regulations could result in a civil fine of $500 per day, with proceeds going to the General Revenue Fund.
Furthermore, the bill restricts local governments from adopting ordinances that allow their flags to contain any symbols or language that represent political partisanship, ideology, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Any existing or future ordinances that conflict with this provision would be deemed void. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.