Florida Legislative Update: Results + Actions You Can Take.

Florida’s 2026 Legislature:

What Happened to the Worst of the Worst

Because of persistent advocacy and collective action, meaningful protections held this session.

FFDI Board member and public policy consultant Bob Schaefer delivered a sharp, concise, and analytical overview of eleven legislative proposals that threatened democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and voting rights during Florida’s 2026 legislative session. He thanked FFDI/FFD participants and our “collaborative allies” for their dedicated advocacy, which helped defeat 8 of the 11 most dangerous proposals—nearly 73%—introduced this session.

2026 Florida Legislation Summary

What Happened to Worst of the Worst

HB 1471/ SB1632 – Outlaw Support of “Activism” signed by Governor DeSantis.
HB 1071/SB 1090 – Stop Funds for “Activism Education” died in House Education Committee.
HB 1119/SB 1692 – Expand Book Bans died in House Criminal Justice Committee.
HB 1001/SB 1134 – Bar Local Govt. Diversity Plans passed to Governor’s desk.
HB 917/SB 1756 – Medical “Freedom”/no Vaccines died between houses.
HB 164 – Legal Rights for the “Unborn” died in Senate Rules Committee.
HB 173/SB166 – Endanger Children’s Sexual Health died in Senate Education Committee.
HB 663/SB 1374 – Anti-Abortion $100,000 Bounty died in House Health committee.
HB 991/SB 1334 – “Save America Act” aka Voter Purge Bill signed by Governor DeSantis: Implementation Delayed until 2027 Elections.
HB 133 – Guns for Teenagers passed House, but no Senate Bill.
HJR 583 – Promote Public Prayer In Schools - Constitutional Amendment. No action taken on Constitutional Amendments.

WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW

“Thank or Spank” your State Senator & Representative for their positions on these proposals via phone calls, emails, Letters to the Editor, and comments on social media.

“Birddog” candidates on campaign trail – call out their votes.

Check that you are registered to vote & signed up for mail ballots!

Contribute to campaigns and causes that support your views.

Get ready for 2027 Session – They Will Be Back!

Listen in as Bob Schaffer, Floridians for Democracy Institute, discusses the latest legislative session, including pro-democracy wins, harmful bills, and implications for voting rights and civic engagement.

Policies move forward when people stay silent. If you want change, we have to create it—by calling our senators and telling them exactly where we stand.

Call Florida's U.S. Senators (202) 224-3121

Contact Rick Scott and Ashley Moody

(Click Their Names to Learn More)

Let them know your opposition to FUNDING FOR ICE UNLESS

· No arrests without legitimate warrants

· Agents must show IDs and not wear masks

· ICE must stay out of churches and schools

· Homeland Security must cooperate with state investigators

STOP Mid-Decade Redistricting

With Common Cause, Amy Keith

PROTECT DEMOCRACY - HONOR THE CONSTITUTION - RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS

Join FFDI's upcoming Zoom on April 14th, 2026 to learn what we stopped, what passed, and how you can make an impact next.

Click Here to Register: (April 14th) Stop Mid-Decade Redistricting; Amy Keith, Common Cause Florida

Join to hear the Executive Director of Common Cause Florida, Amy Keith, for a rapid-response briefing on the governor-called special session, the renewed threat of mid-decade redistricting, and how citizens across the state can organize, advocate, and take action against further gerrymandering.

Floridians for Democracy (FFD) is a 501(c)(4) organization, dedicated to preserving and protecting democracy. FFD does not support or oppose any candidates for political office. We envision a state of Florida where all elected leaders proactively implement laws ensuring all residents have equal opportunity, regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation as granted by democratic freedoms dictated in the constitution.