US States
Florida
Aligned
9Out of 9
Alignment: Florida is one of the most consistently conservative-aligned states in the country, scoring strongly across nearly every category we track.
Rating Criteria
| Criterion | Florida Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Governor & Legislature | Republican governor (DeSantis); GOP supermajority | +2 |
| Abortion | 6-week ban (heartbeat law) effective 2024 | +2 |
| Gun Rights | Permitless carry 2023 (HB 543) | +2 |
| School Choice | Universal vouchers (2023 expansion) | +1 |
| Border / Immigration | SB 1718 strict immigration enforcement | +1 |
| Taxes | No state income tax | +1 |
| Election Integrity | SB 90 election integrity; voter ID | +1 |
| Religious Liberty | Parental Rights in Education; strong religious liberty | +1 |
| Health Freedom | SB 252 (2023) bans firing/hiring discrimination based on vaccination status; vaccine passport ban | +1 |
Sources
Heritage Foundation: State PolicyHeritage Action ScorecardBallotpediaNCSL State LegislaturesDaily WireReutersAP News
Final score: 9/9 Aligned. Raw criterion score: +12 (of ±12 possible), scaled to the 1–9 rating system.