The new bill, proposed by Florida Congressman Corey Simon would impose a statewide ban on the historic tradition
The state of Florida may soon to have to find a new tradition after a big win. A new law proposed by Republican Florida state senator Corey Simon would ban entering a “covered area” in a stadium or a court a first-degree misdemeanor. The bill would seek to punish wrongdoers by charging them $2,500 or up to a year in jail.
The bill maintains a covered area as “any area designated for use by players, coaches, officials, performers, or personnel administering a covered event that is on, or adjacent to, the area of performance or play.” You can access the full bill here.
The bill is named SB 764 with its origin in state senator Corey Simon, a former Florida State football star. The law, if signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis would end the tradition for many big games and wins within the state of Florida. The state currently has seven D1-FBS teams: The University of Florida, Florida State, the University of Miami, UCF, FAU, FIU, and USF.
The bill also bans the throwing of objects onto the field, so no more trash being thrown onto the field after a bad call by the referees. If signed into law, the law would take place on October 1st, a near month after the beginning of the college football season.
