Florida H0031 mandates the use of "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in official government materials.

Florida H0031, the "Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act," establishes that state agencies must use "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in official documents. It defines "official government material" and "state agency." The bill prohibits using funds to create materials referring to Judea and Samaria as "West Bank," with an exception if the head of a state agency deems it necessary and provides a written explanation to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida H0031 mandates the use of "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in official government materials.

Florida H0031, the "Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act," establishes that state agencies must use "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in official documents. It defines "official government material" and "state agency." The bill prohibits using funds to create materials referring to Judea and Samaria as "West Bank," with an exception if the head of a state agency deems it necessary and provides a written explanation to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.