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2021-06-08 Home Front: Politix

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Combat Communist Foreign Influence, Chinese Espionage and Theft of Intellectual Property

[ConservativeTreehouse] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used recent examples of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence to introduce legislation he is signing today that will “protect Florida’s higher education institutions and government from foreign influence and combat corporate espionage, keeping Florida’s intellectual property safe within the state’s boundaries.” There are two bills being signed in coordination with the overall effort: HB 7017 and HB 1523.

Highlights of HB 1523 (Combatting Corporate Espionage in Florida Act):

Creates new criminal offenses in Florida for the theft and trafficking of trade secrets.

Anyone who willfully and without authorization steals or attempts to steal a trade secret and use it for their own benefit will now face a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Individuals attempting to sell stolen trade secrets will face a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison

If an individual or entity violates this law on behalf of a foreign government, the penalties are severely enhanced — reclassifying the felony one degree higher and increasing the offense severity ranking.

Highlights of HB 7017:

Strengthens foreign financial connection vetting and disclosure requirements for entities seeking tax-payer funded grants or contracts from state agencies or political subdivisions.

Creates heightened scrutiny of research grant applicants, foreign applicants for research positions, and foreign travel or activities of employees of major research institutions.

Requires universities and colleges to disclose foreign donations and grants of $50,000 or more to the State University System Board of Governors or Department of Education. State agencies and political subdivisions are required to report foreign donations and grants of $50,000 or more to the Department of Financial Services.

Prohibits specific agreements between state/public entities and the seven countries of concern (Russia, PRC, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Syria, and Venezuela).

Posted by Flairong Angeamp8355 2021-06-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top
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#1 Not sure this will hold up in court given the Federal role in interstate and foreign commerce.

However, this is just about the kind of legislation we need on the national level.

Posted by Lord Garth 2021-06-08 07:35|| 2021-06-08 07:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Let the feds sue and they'll give DeSantis a wonderful campaign issue for 2024.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2021-06-08 12:58|| 2021-06-08 12:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Trial Begins for Professor Accused of Hiding Ties to China | Voice of America - English

Trial.

Posted by JohnQC 2021-06-08 13:55|| 2021-06-08 13:55|| Front Page Top

#4 Hu?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-06-08 14:11|| 2021-06-08 14:11|| Front Page Top

#5
Hu ?
Who ?

Posted by Lemuel Oppressor of the Munchkins2590 2021-06-08 22:52|| 2021-06-08 22:52|| Front Page Top

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