Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1519: Entities that Boycott Israel
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1519 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Entities that Boycott Israel. Primary sponsor: Hillary Cassel (Republican), Government Operations Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee. It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1678 (Ch. 2025-192).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Entities that Boycott Israel ; Revises provisions related to prohibitions on investments & contracts to companies that boycott Israel to include certain institutions, organization, agencies, & governments; prohibits arts & cultural grants for entities that engage in boycotts or discrimination; provides penalties; revises provisions relating to prohibition on contracting with entities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Cassel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Government Operations Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| State Affairs Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doug Bankson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Yvette Benarroch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| David Borrero | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Adam Botana | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Caruso | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Mike Gottlieb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Jeff Holcomb | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Chip LaMarca | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Mike Redondo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Mitch Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Michelle Salzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Allison Tant | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Debra Tendrich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Meg Weinberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Marie Woodson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1678 (Ch. 2025-192)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
- Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- Now in State Affairs Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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