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Florida Ethics Update: Governor Signs Sweeping Bill Targeting Foreign Influence and Hostile Foreign Actors
On May 8, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 905 into law, creating broad new restrictions and reporting requirements related to “foreign countries of concern,” including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria.
The new law also expands ethics-related penalties and annual ethics training requirements for Florida public officials and candidates. The legislation takes effect July 1, 2026.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—March 2026 Meeting
During its meeting on March 6, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics (Commission) took action on an array of matters involving public officials.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations— January 2026 Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics and the Sunshine Amendment to the Florida Constitution.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations— Dec 2025 Meeting
During its meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action via Zoom on a myriad of matters involving involving Florida public officials.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations— Nov 2025 Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action via Zoom on a myriad of matters involving involving Florida public officials.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations— Sep 2025 Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, September 12, 2025, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics and the Sunshine Amendment to the Florida Constitution.