Florida Bill Banning Local Governments From Funding Diversity Events, Programs Sent to DeSantis

Florida bill banning DEI spending by local governments heads to governor's desk

While supporters say it will cut down on wasteful spending, opponents say the bill's language is too vague and encroaches on local governments' rights.

Anti-DEI bill passes in Florida House of Representatives

The Florida House of Representatives voted to pass the anti-DEI SB 1134 bill titled “Official Actions of Local Governments” on Tuesday.

Florida bill banning local governments from funding diversity events, programs sent to DeSantis

Cities and counties won’t be able to fund or promote diversity, equity, and inclusion programs under a bill headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who would have the power to remove local officials for violating the proposed changes.The Republican-controlled House voted 77-37 on the measure (SB 1134) that Democrats claimed contains “vague and punitive” language that will result in lawsuits, chill the actions of local officials and potentially impact commu…

The Florida Legislature passes a local government DEI ban

By Jim Turner ©2026 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Cities and counties won’t be able to fund or promote diversity, equity, and inclusion programs under a bill headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who would have the power to remove local officials for violating the proposed changes. The Republican-controlled House voted 77-37 on the measure (SB 1134) that Democrats claimed contains “vague and punitive” language that will result in lawsuits, ch…

Florida House Passes Contentious Legislation To Ban Local Government Funding For Diversity And Equity Initiatives

The Florida House approved SB 1134, a bill banning local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Passing 77-37, the measure allows citizens to sue officials and empowers the governor to remove those in violation. GOP legislators claim DEI wastes taxpayer funds. Critics warn the vague language threatens cultural celebrations and marginalized communities. The bill now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis' signat…

Bill banning DEI in local governments clears the Florida Legislature

After banning DEI at the state level, in Florida colleges and universities and K-12 public schools, the Florida Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would extend the prohibitions to local governments as well.