The Florida Senate unanimously passed the “stolen valor” measure (SB 402) on Thursday, making the act a third-degree felony for anyone misrepresenting their military service, including wearing unauthorized uniforms.
Supporters call the legislation a win for all military service members—saying it protects the “sanctity of the uniform.”
“We have to protect the sanctity of the uniform and make sure they are represented correctly,” Brevard Republican Senator Tom Wright said as he championed the measure…