Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1736: Political Activity at Public Institutions of Higher Education
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 1736 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Political Activity at Public Institutions of Higher Education. Primary sponsor: Gayle Harrell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Ethics and Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Political Activity at Public Institutions of Higher Education; Defining the term “public institution of higher education”; requiring such institutions to promote specified discussion and debates; requiring such institutions to take specified actions relating to candidates for public office; requiring certain persons or entities to obtain prior approval from such institutions before conducting specified political activities on campus, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Harrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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 Ethics and Elections
- Introduced
- Referred to Ethics and Elections; Judiciary; Rules
- Filed