Ban on local governments enacting DEI initiatives headed to governor’s desk

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 834

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Florida House has approved legislation that would ban local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

The House voted mostly along party lines, 77-37, to approve SB 1134. Republican Reps. Chip LaMarca, Hillary Cassel, Will Robinson, Paula Stark, and Jim Mooney joined all of the Democrats in opposing the measure.

The Senate approved the bill last week, and it will now be sent …

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