The Senate Rules Committee voted today to pass Senate Bill 1580 (SB 1580), which would allow healthcare providers and payors to refuse to provide healthcare services to Floridians based on their “moral,” “ethical,” or “religious” beliefs.
The six-week abortion ban will not go into effect until the Florida Supreme Court rules on the 15-week abortion ban case.
Senate Bill 300 is now headed to Governor DeSantis' desk to be signed into law.
Today, the Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 1438 (SB 1438), a bill that grants state agencies the power to target LGBTQ+ friendly businesses by giving the Department of Business and Professional Regulation discretionary authority to fine, revoke liquor licenses, and even shut down establishments.
Today, the House Commerce Committee voted to pass House Bill 1521 (HB 1521). This bill would perpetuate discrimination and exclusion of transgender Floridians.
Today, the Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 254 (SB 254), a dangerous bill that will drastically threaten the lives of trans children in Florida and criminalize healthcare providers who provide medically safe and appropriate healthcare.