HR 8027 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day

This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day" in Florida. It recognizes the cultural contributions and historical impact of Afro-descendant women globally and within Florida communities, citing figures like Celia Cruz and Miriam Jiménez Román. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it solely serves to honor these women through official recognition. It was adopted as a ceremonial resolution on February 17, 2026, with no substantive legislative changes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted by Publication
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JL
Johanna López
DDemocratic
FL
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