S.1178

Foreign Influence

Introduced·1/6/26

Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act restricts foreign influence in Florida.

The Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act restricts foreign influence in Florida by prohibiting certain entities from entering into agreements with foreign countries of concern. It mandates the termination of sister city and sister state affiliations with such countries by July 1, 2026. The act requires agents of foreign countries of concern to register with the Division of Elections and mandates periodic updates. It also prohibits governmental entities from entering into contracts with entities that would give access to personal identifying information.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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5 Nay

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2 Absent

NR

Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 PM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Feb 3

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 13

Senate

Died on Calendar

Mar 12

Senate

Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

Mar 4

Senate

Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)