Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1114: Equity and Inclusion
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Repealing a provision relating to minority representation on boards, commissions, councils, and committees; repealing a provision relating to the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to equity and inclusion; repealing part IV of chapter 760, F.S., consisting of s. 760.80, F.S., relating to minority representation on boards, commissions, councils, and committees; repealing part V of chapter 760, F.S., consisting of s. 760.854, F.S., relating to the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice; amending s. 1001.216, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 5, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to equity and inclusion; repealing part IV of chapter 760, F.S., consisting of s. 760.80, F.S., relating to minority representation on boards, commissions, councils, and committees; repealing part V of chapter 760, F.S., consisting of s. 760.854, F.S., relating to the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice; amending s. 1001.216, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Part IV of chapter 760, Florida Statutes, consisting of s. 760.80, Florida Statutes, is repealed. Section 2. Part V of chapter 760, Florida Statutes, consisting of s. 760.854, Florida Statutes, is repealed. Section 3. Paragraph (k) of subsection (1) of section 1001.216, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 1001.216 Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.-- (1) The Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys is established within Florida Memorial University and shall be composed of 19 members appointed as follows: (k) A businessperson who is an African American [DELETED: , as defined] [DELETED: in s. 760.80(2)(a)] , appointed by the Governor. Section 4. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Grall, Erin (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Education Postsecondary; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Rules, Education Postsecondary, Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Common questions
- What is S1114?
- S1114 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Equity and Inclusion.
- What does S1114 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to equity and inclusion; repealing part IV of chapter 760, F.S., consisting of s. 760.80, F.S., relating to minority representation on boards, commissions, councils, and committees; repealing part V of chapter 760, F.S., consisting of s. 760.854, F.S., relating to the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice; amending s. 1001.216, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1114?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1114?
- Grall, Erin (R, SD-029).
- Where is the official record for S1114?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1114
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