Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1478: Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1478 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity. Primary sponsor: Tracie Davis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Education Postsecondary.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity; Deleting a definition of the term “shield”; requiring the State Board of Education to ensure that Florida College System institutions are free from political influence and interference; granting specified rights to students of Florida College System institutions and state universities; granting specified rights to faculty, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracie Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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 Education Postsecondary
- Introduced
- Referred to Education Postsecondary; Judiciary; Rules
- Filed