The bill CS/CS/HB 1471 significantly revises Florida law concerning the application of foreign and religious laws, as well as the classification and management of terrorist organizations. It establishes a new section, 2.05, which defines "foreign law" and "religious law," explicitly prohibiting their application if they infringe upon rights guaranteed by the U.S. or Florida Constitutions. The bill also empowers the Department of State to administratively dissolve corporations identified as terrorist organizations and introduces definitions and penalties for domestic terrorist organizations. It outlines a process for designating organizations as either domestic or foreign terrorist entities, which includes publication in the Florida Administrative Register and provisions for judicial review.

Additionally, the bill imposes strict regulations on public funding and educational institutions regarding terrorist organizations, mandating the immediate expulsion of students who promote such groups. It expands the definition of terrorist organizations to encompass both foreign and domestic entities, granting the Chief of Domestic Security the authority to maintain a current list of these organizations. The bill further restricts private schools from employing individuals associated with terrorist organizations and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including funding suspension. These measures aim to ensure that public resources are not utilized to support or endorse organizations that engage in or advocate for terrorism, thereby enhancing Florida's security framework against both domestic and foreign threats. The provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1471 Filed: 775.34, 1004.06, 1009.01
H 1471 c1: 775.34, 874.03, 1004.06, 1009.01
H 1471 c2: 617.1420, 775.34, 874.03, 1009.01
H 1471 e1: 617.1420, 775.34, 874.03, 1004.06, 1009.01
H 1471 er: 617.1420, 775.34, 874.03, 1004.06, 1009.01