Bill allowing state to designate domestic terrorist organizations passes in FL House

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 841

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Legislation to allow a handful of state officials to designate domestic or foreign terrorist organizations was approved in the GOP-controlled Florida House Tuesday, despite complaints by Democrats that the measure lacks guardrails. The vote was 81-26, mostly along party lines.

The bill — HB 1471, sponsored by Rep. Hillary Cassel, R-Dania Beach — says the terrorism label could be applied if the state’s chief of domestic security finds that the group “is engaging in …

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