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Introduced
10/16/2017
10/16/2017
In Committee
10/26/2017
10/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides that sexual orientation & gender identity are impermissible grounds for discrimination in public lodging establishments & public food service establishments; revises provisions of Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 and Fair Housing Act to include sexual orientation & gender identity; provides exception for constitutionally protected free exercise of religion.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Florida Competitive Workforce Act," aims to expand protections against discrimination in Florida. It proposes to add sexual orientation and gender identity as impermissible grounds for discrimination in public lodging establishments and public food service establishments, as well as in the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 and Fair Housing Act. The bill also provides an exception for the constitutionally protected free exercise of religion. Overall, the bill seeks to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in various areas, including employment, housing, and public accommodations, while preserving religious freedoms.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (52)
Ben Diamond (D)*,
Rene Plasencia (R)*,
Joseph Abruzzo (D),
Ramon Alexander (D),
Bruce Antone (D),
Robert Asencio (D),
Loranne Ausley (D),
Lori Berman (D),
Kamia Brown (D),
Chuck Clemons (R),
John Cortes (D),
Janet Cruz (D),
Tracie Davis (D),
Bobby DuBose (D),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Katie Edwards-Walpole (D),
Heather Fitzenhagen (R),
Joseph Geller (D),
Margaret Good (D),
Tom Goodson (R),
Joe Gruters (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Roy Hardemon (D),
Patrick Henry (D),
Kristin Jacobs (D),
Al Jacquet (D),
Evan Jenne (D),
Shev Jones (D),
Sam Killebrew (R),
Christopher Latvala (R),
Amber Mariano (R),
Ralph Massullo (R),
Kionne McGhee (D),
Amy Mercado (D),
Mike Miller (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Wengay Newton (D),
Kathleen Peters (R),
Sharon Pritchett (D),
Holly Raschein (R),
David Richardson (D),
Barrington Russell (D),
David Santiago (R),
Sean Shaw (D),
David Silvers (D),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Carlos Smith (D),
Richard Stark (D),
Jackeline Toledo (R),
Clovis Watson (D),
Matt Willhite (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Last Action
Died in Careers and Competition Subcommittee (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/347 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/347/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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