ACLU of Florida Denounces the Legislature’s Passage of Bills Designed to Harm Florida’s LGBTQ+ Community
Today, the Florida Legislature voted to pass a series of dangerous bills that target and harm the LGBTQ+ community.
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ACLU of Florida Statement on Bill that Allows Healthcare Providers and Payors to Refuse Healthcare to Floridians
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.
ACLU of Florida Denounces Gov. DeSantis’ Signing of the Six-Week Abortion Ban Bill into Law
The six-week abortion ban will not go into effect until the Florida Supreme Court rules on the 15-week abortion ban case.
ACLU of Florida Opposes Final Passage of Six-Week Abortion Ban Bill in the House
Senate Bill 300 is now headed to Governor DeSantis' desk to be signed into law.
ACLU of Florida Condemns Passage of Senate Bill 1438, which Silences the LGBTQ+ Community and Threatens Businesses
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.
ACLU of Florida Rejects the Passage of Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill in House Committee
Today, the House Commerce Committee voted to pass House Bill 1521 (HB 1521). This bill would perpetuate discrimination and exclusion of transgender Floridians.