Florida Statutes
Chapter 14 - Governor
14.35 - Governor’s Medal of Freedom.


(1) The Governor may present, in the name of the State of Florida, a medal to be known as the “Governor’s Medal of Freedom,” which shall bear a suitable inscription and ribbon of appropriate design, to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to the interests and residents of this state, its culture, or other significant public or private endeavor.

(2)(a) In the event of the death of an individual chosen to receive the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, the medal may be presented to a designated representative of the chosen recipient.
(b) The Governor’s Medal of Freedom may only be presented to an individual once.

History.—s. 107, ch. 2020-114; s. 74, ch. 2021-37; s. 1, ch. 2022-66.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title IV - Executive Branch

Chapter 14 - Governor

14.01 - Governor; Residence; Office; Authority to Protect Life, Liberty, and Property.

14.02 - Governor May Preserve Peace and Order by Military Force.

14.021 - Governor; Promulgation and Enforcement of Emergency Rules and Regulations.

14.022 - Governor; Emergency Powers to Quell Violence.

14.03 - Governor’s Private Secretary.

14.055 - Succession to Office of Governor.

14.056 - Succession as Acting Governor.

14.057 - Governor-Elect; Establishment of Operating Fund.

14.058 - Inauguration Expense Fund.

14.06 - Governor Authorized to Employ Clerical Assistance for Departments of State.

14.2001 - Votes by Governor and Cabinet.

14.201 - Executive Office of the Governor.

14.2016 - Division of Emergency Management.

14.2019 - Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention.

14.20195 - Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council; Creation; Membership; Duties.

14.202 - Administration Commission.

14.2031 - Statewide Office of Resilience.

14.23 - State-Federal Relations.

14.235 - Federal Grants Trust Fund; Executive Office of the Governor.

14.24 - Florida Commission on the Status of Women.

14.26 - Citizen’s Assistance Office.

14.28 - Executive Clemency.

14.29 - Florida Commission on Community Service.

14.295 - Florida Volunteer and Community Service Act of 2001.

14.31 - Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council.

14.32 - Office of Chief Inspector General.

14.33 - Medal of Heroism.

14.34 - Governor’s Medal of Merit.

14.35 - Governor’s Medal of Freedom.

14.36 - Reimagining Education and Career Help Act.