The bill introduces new provisions in Florida law regarding the application of religious and foreign laws, explicitly prohibiting their enforcement in ways that violate constitutional rights. It provides definitions for "religious law" and "foreign law," clarifying that these terms do not encompass natural law, U.S. constitutional provisions, or domestic laws. The bill ensures that courts and administrative bodies cannot apply these laws if they infringe upon constitutional rights, while also exempting ecclesiastical matters from this prohibition.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to define and regulate domestic terrorist organizations, granting the Chief of Domestic Security the authority to designate such organizations based on specific criteria. It establishes penalties for individuals who provide material support to these organizations or who join with the intent to further their illegal activities. The bill mandates that state agencies and educational institutions refrain from using public funds to support designated terrorist organizations and outlines processes for the designation and potential removal of such organizations. It also sets eligibility requirements for private schools in educational scholarship programs, including prohibiting ties to terrorist organizations, and mandates expulsion for students at public postsecondary institutions who promote designated terrorist organizations. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1632 Filed: 775.34, 874.03, 1004.06, 1006.61