The bill, titled the "Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act," aims to officially recognize the territories of Judea and Samaria, which were annexed by Israel from Jordan during the 1967 Six-Day War. It establishes a new section in the Florida Statutes, specifically section 1.016, which outlines the legislative intent to refer to these lands by their historical names rather than the term "West Bank." The bill defines "official government material" and "state agency," and it prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in any official documents or materials.
Additionally, the bill allows for an exception where the head of a state agency can waive this prohibition if deemed in the best interest of the state, provided that a written explanation is submitted to the legislative leadership within 30 days. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.