SB 264FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Youth Survey on Florida's Official State Bird

Original title: Official State Bird

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a formal process for gathering youth input on a state symbol, potentially leading to a legislative review of the current official state bird, the northern mockingbird.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The commission is tasked with developing, conducting, and reporting the results of the youth bird survey.

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network summer camp participants

These youth participants are the designated group to be surveyed regarding their preference for the official state bird.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The northern mockingbird has served as Florida's official state bird since its designation by the Legislature in 1927. context

Summary

This bill would require the Florida to survey youth participants in summer camps to determine if Florida should choose a new official state bird. The survey would include five specific bird species and the results would be reported to the Legislature by the end of 2027.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be eligible to vote on the new state bird?

Participants in the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network summer camps during the summers of 2026 and 2027.

Does this bill automatically change the state bird?

No. The bill requires the commission to report survey results to the Legislature, which would then decide whether to consider a new official state bird.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes a formal process for gathering youth input on a state symbol, potentially leading to a legislative review of the current official state bird, the northern mockingbird.