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Adopted HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HR 8019

New College Day
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SPONSOR
McFarland
FILED BY
Fiona McFarland — District 73, Republican [search donations]
COMPANION
SR 1782 — HR 8019 was set aside and its companion carried the policy

Filed under Education.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

New College Day; Recognizes February 4, 2026, as "New College Day" in Florida.

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Plain English Summary

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Designates February 4, 2026, as New College Day in Florida.

The bill creates a new state holiday designation for a single date.

It does not change existing laws, duties, or rights for any person.

No new requirements or restrictions are imposed on individuals or businesses.

The designation is purely symbolic and carries no legal obligations.

TIMELINE
2/4/2026
Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1782 (Adopted)
2/4/2026
Read 2nd time
2/4/2026
Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
2/2/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
2/2/2026
Filed