Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 197: Council on Social Status of Black Men and Boys
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 197 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Council on Social Status of Black Men and Boys. Primary sponsor: Webster Barnaby (Republican), Kevin Chambliss (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Died in Government Operations Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Council on Social Status of Black Men and Boys; Revises quorum requirements for Council on Social Status of Black Men & Boys; authorizes members to appear by communications media technology; provides that members who appear by such technology are considered present & may be counted toward quorum requirement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Barnaby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Kevin Chambliss | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
- Filed