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HB 111FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Creation of the Antisemitism Task Force

Original title: Antisemitism Task Force

March 13, 2026

Companion · SB 1072same policy, Senate versionCompanion · SB 1072same policy, Senate version
antisemitismcivil rightseducationhate crimesstate governmenttask forceexecutive brancht

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established a formal state body to evaluate hate crime laws, school education programs, and law enforcement training, with a specific focus on antisemitism in schools and universities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jewish community organizations

The bill required that representatives from these organizations be appointed to the task force.

Law enforcement agencies

The task force was mandated to advise on training programs for these agencies regarding hate crime investigations.

Public schools and universities

The task force was required to examine antisemitism specifically within these institutions.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposed the creation of a state-level Antisemitism Task Force within the Department of Legal Affairs to study and recommend strategies for combating antisemitism in Florida. The task force would have been composed of 17 members appointed by various state leaders and organizations, with a mandate to report annually to the Governor and Legislature.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What would the Antisemitism Task Force have done?
It would have reviewed the prevalence of antisemitism, advised on hate crime training for law enforcement, assessed digital media literacy programs, and recommended new strategies or legislation.
Who would have served on the task force?
The 17-member board would have included appointees from the Governor, Senate President, House Speaker, Minority Leaders, the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Education, and representatives from various professional associations like the Florida Police Chiefs Association.
Would task force members have been paid?
No, members would have served without compensation, but they would have been reimbursed for travel and expenses.

Why It Matters

The bill would have established a formal state body to evaluate hate crime laws, school education programs, and law enforcement training, with a specific focus on antisemitism in schools and universities.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower1/13/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable (Government Operations Subcommittee)

Total

18

Yes

15

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

3

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

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Legislative Sunset Provision

The bill included an automatic repeal date (October 2, 2029), a common mechanism to ensure legislative oversight of new task forces.

Antisemitism Task Force

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Prosecuting Attorneys AssociationMap →
organizationDepartment of Legal AffairsMap →
organizationFlorida Commission on Human RelationsMap →
organizationFlorida Association of CountiesMap →
organizationFlorida Association of District School SuperintendentsMap →
personGovernorMap →
organizationFlorida Police Chiefs AssociationMap →
organizationAntisemitism Task ForceMap →
organizationFlorida League of CitiesMap →
organizationOffice of Civil RightsMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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