HR 8061 designates February 2026 as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in Florida. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or programs but formally recognizes the issue to raise public awareness. It highlights statistics on teen dating violence, such as 28.1% of teens experiencing digital dating abuse, to emphasize the need for education and prevention. The designation aims to encourage existing community efforts focused on teens, though it has no direct impact on individuals or funding.
Florida designates November 2026 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" through House Resolution 8065. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition of epilepsy, highlighting its prevalence (including over 500,000 Floridians affected) and associated challenges like healthcare access barriers. It does not create new policies, funding, or legal requirements. The bill’s purpose is solely to promote public awareness during November 2026, with no direct impact on legislation or affected individuals' rights. The resolution was adopted without debate on February 18, 2026.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating April 16, 2026, as "Wolf-Hirschhorn/4p-Syndrome Awareness Day" in Florida. It does not create new policies or provide funding; it solely serves to raise public awareness about Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 50,000 births). The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by individuals with this condition and their families, as well as ongoing medical research efforts in Florida. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on healthcare services or legislation.
HR 8033 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "Rare Disease Day" in Florida. It recognizes the challenges faced by Floridians living with rare diseases - nearly 1 in 10 Americans have such conditions - and acknowledges the state's Rare Disease Advisory Council established in 2021. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions; it solely serves to raise awareness through official recognition of this 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.
This House Resolution designates November 2026 as "Hindu-American Heritage Month" in Florida. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on residents, organizations, or state programs. The resolution acknowledges Florida's Hindu American community (approximately 219,916 people) and their cultural contributions, including historical milestones like Swami Vivekananda's 1893 introduction of Hinduism to the U.S. It serves solely to recognize the community's heritage and does not create new laws or allocate funding.
Kidney Month, Florida Kidney Day, and World Kidney Day; Recognizes March 2026 as "National Kidney Month", February 10, 2026, as "Florida Kidney Day", and March 12, 2026, as "World Kidney Day" in Florida.
Florida Wildlife Corridor Day; Affirming the importance of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and its significant environmental, cultural, economic, and tourism value as a unique natural resource and recognizing February 17, 2026, as “Florida Wildlife Corridor Day”, etc.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating February 14, 2026, as "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day" in Florida. It honors the 17 victims and 17 wounded in the 2018 Parkland school shooting by establishing a day of remembrance for the community. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the tragedy and its lasting impact on survivors, families, and the community. It is a symbolic gesture to ensure the events of February 14, 2018, are not forgotten.
Tallahassee State College Day; Commending Tallahassee State College for its consistent excellence and ongoing commitment to student success and designating February 12, 2026, as “Tallahassee State College Day”, etc.
Kingdom of Morocco's Business, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation; Recognizing the importance of the Kingdom of Morocco’s business, trade, and cultural cooperation with the State of Florida and the enduring diplomatic, business, and cultural ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America, etc.
This Senate Resolution (SR 1796) formally recognizes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It commemorates the university's founding in 1926 and its history as a leader in aviation education, including milestones like its 1970 university status and global expansion. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is a ceremonial gesture adopted by the Florida Senate on February 11, 2026. It directly affects no individuals or programs, as it serves only to honor the institution.
