Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1550: Historical Records Concerning Enslaved Individuals
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
SB 1550 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Historical Records Concerning Enslaved Individuals. Primary sponsor: Shev Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Historical Records Concerning Enslaved Individuals; Citing this act as the "Stop the Sale of Enslavement Records Act"; prohibiting certain acts relating to the sale and trade of historical records of enslaved individuals in this state; providing exceptions; imposing specified penalties for violations; requiring the Department of State to oversee compliance with the act and to coordinate with law enforcement agencies for a specified purpose, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shev Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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 Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- Introduced
- Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy
- Filed