Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 251: Holocaust Remembrance Day
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 251 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Holocaust Remembrance Day. Primary sponsor: Rita Harris (Democratic), Debra Tendrich (Democratic). It lists 57 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 356 (Ch. 2025-86).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Holocaust Remembrance Day; Requires Governor to proclaim specified day annually as "Holocaust Remembrance Day"; authorizes "Holocaust Remembrance Day" to be observed in this state's public schools & be observed by public exercise as Governor may designate; authorizes specified instruction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24 · Republican 31
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Debra Tendrich | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Jose Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Adam Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Wallace Aristide | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Doug Bankson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Webster Barnaby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Robin Bartleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Yvette Benarroch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Kim Berfield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Dean Black | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Omar Blanco | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 115 |
| David Borrero | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Adam Botana | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Jennifer Canady | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Caruso | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Casello | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hillary Cassel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Ryan Chamberlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Kevin Chambliss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Linda Chaney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Lindsay Cross | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Dan Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Kim Daniels | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Fentrice Driskell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Anna Eskamani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Gallop Franklin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Ashley Gantt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Anne Gerwig | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Mike Gottlieb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| J.J. Grow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Yvonne Hinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Jeff Holcomb | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Christine Hunschofsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Kim Kendall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Chip LaMarca | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Kiyan Michael | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Monique Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Danny Nix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Vanessa Oliver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Bill Partington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Michele Rayner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Mike Redondo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Alex Rizo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Mitch Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Michelle Salzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Judson Sapp | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Kelly Skidmore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Leonard Spencer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Steele | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Allison Tant | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Dana Trabulsy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Lopez, V. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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 SB 356 (Ch. 2025-86)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill released to House Calendar
- Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
- Favorable by Education & Employment Committee
- Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
- Now in Education & Employment Committee
- Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee
- Favorable by Government Operations Subcommittee
- Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
- Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
- Reported out of Student Academic Success Subcommittee
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