Designation of Official State Flagship

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Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

Florida House Bill 249 redesignates the S.S. American Victory as the official state flagship, replacing any prior designation. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers (114-0 House, 34-0 Senate) and was signed by legislative officers on March 30, 2026. This is a ceremonial state symbol designation with no regulatory compliance requirements.

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What changed

Florida enacted House Bill 249, which officially designates the S.S. American Victory as the state's official maritime flagship. The bill received bipartisan support and unanimous passage through both the House State Affairs Committee and floor votes. No regulatory obligations, penalties, or compliance deadlines are associated with this designation.

This change is purely symbolic and ceremonial in nature. No action is required by any regulated entity or government agency. Maritime enthusiasts and tourism officials may wish to update promotional materials to reflect the new official state flagship designation.

Source document (simplified)

FL H0249 | 2026 | Regular Session

Florida House Bill 249

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Status

Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: Enrolled on March 6 2026 - 75% progression
Action: 2026-03-30 - Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Redesignates official state flagship as S.S. American Victory.
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Title

Designation of Official State Flagship

Roll Calls

2026-03-06 - Senate - Senate: Third Reading RCS#6 (Y: 34 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-02-11 - House - House: Third Reading RCS#500 (Y: 114 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-03 - House - House State Affairs Committee (Y: 23 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-01-29 - House - House Government Operations Subcommittee (Y: 15 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]

History

| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-30 | | Signed by Officers and presented to Governor |
| 2026-03-06 | House | Ordered enrolled |
| 2026-03-06 | House | In Messages |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 0 |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Read 3rd time |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Read 2nd time |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Substituted for SB 1656 |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Withdrawn from Rules |
| 2026-02-18 | Senate | Received |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | Referred to Rules |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | In Messages |
| 2026-02-11 | House | CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0 |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Read 3rd time |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Added to Third Reading Calendar |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Read 2nd time |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026) |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Added to Second Reading Calendar |
| 2026-02-04 | House | 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Bill referred to House Calendar |
| 2026-02-03 | House | CS Filed |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Reported out of State Affairs Committee |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee |
| 2026-01-30 | House | Added to State Affairs Committee agenda |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Now in State Affairs Committee |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Favorable by Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 2026-01-27 | House | Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda |
| 2026-01-13 | House | 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 2025-10-28 | House | Now in Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 2025-10-28 | House | Referred to State Affairs Committee |
| 2025-10-28 | House | Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 2025-10-22 | House | Filed |

Same As/Similar To

S1656 (Same As) 2026-03-06 - Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 249

Code Citations

| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | 0465 | | Amended Code | See Bill Text |

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