Bill

Bill > S0034


FL S0034

FL S0034
Prohibited Discrimination


summary

Introduced
08/02/2019
In Committee
08/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/19/2020

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," adds sexual orientation and gender identity as impermissible grounds for discrimination in public lodging establishments and public food service establishments. It also amends the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, public accommodations, and housing. The bill provides an exception for the free exercise of religion as protected by the U.S. and Florida constitutions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction (on 09/03/2019)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...