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Introduced
08/29/2019
08/29/2019
In Committee
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Citing this act as the "Florida Competitive Workforce Act"; adding sexual orientation and gender identity as impermissible grounds for discrimination in public lodging establishments and public food service establishments; providing an exception for constitutionally protected free exercise of religion, etc.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Florida Competitive Workforce Act," aims to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public lodging establishments and public food service establishments. It also adds sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics under the Florida Civil Rights Act, expanding the law to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The bill provides an exception for the free exercise of religion and requires the Florida Commission on Human Relations to promote fair treatment and equal opportunity for all persons.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Darryl Rouson (D)*,
Lori Berman (D),
Lauren Book (D),
Randolph Bracy (D),
Oscar Braynon (D),
Janet Cruz (D),
Gary Farmer (D),
Anitere Flores (R),
Audrey Gibson (D),
Bill Montford (D),
Jason Pizzo (I),
Bobby Powell (D),
Kevin Rader (D),
José Javier Rodríguez (D),
Linda Stewart (D),
Annette Taddeo (D),
Perry Thurston (D),
Victor Torres (D),
Last Action
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/206 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/206/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/206/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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