Florida Senate - 2026 SB By Senator Grall 29-00512A-26 20261114__ CODING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions. A bill to be entitled

An act relating to equity and inclusion; repealing

part IV of

part V of

chapter 760, F.S., consisting of s. 760.854, 6 F.S., relating to the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice; amending s. 1001.216, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. 10

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: 12

Section 1.

Part IV of

chapter 760, Florida Statutes, 14 consisting of s. 760.80, Florida Statutes, is repealed. 15

Section 2.

Part V of

chapter 760, Florida Statutes, 16 consisting of s. 760.854, Florida Statutes, is repealed. 17

Section 3. Paragraph

(

k) of subsection (1) of

section 18 1001.216, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 19 1001.216 Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.— 21

(1) The Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys is established within Florida Memorial University and shall be composed of members appointed as follows: 24

(

k) A businessperson who is an African American, as defined in s. 760.80(2)(a), appointed by the Governor. 26

Section 4. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026. 27