Sign the Petition: Support the "Families First" Bill

State Senator Eleanor Sobel filed Senate Bill 196, the “Families First" Act, on January 9th, 2013. The Families First Act is a statewide bill that would allow Floridians to enter into domestic partnerships. Domestic partnerships would extend important legal protections to same-sex couples in Florida, including hospital visitation rights and the ability to make healthcare decisions for a partner.

On January 11th, the bill was referred to the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, which Senator Sobel chairs.

On Feb 19th the Bill was temporarily postponed until a new date. Help us prepare and please sign the petition urging the members of the Florida Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs to support the "Families First" bill!

Members of the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs include: Chair Senator Sobel, Vice-Chair Senator Hays, Senator Altman, Senator Braynon, Senator Clemens, Senator Dean Sr., Senator Detert, Senator Diaz de la Portilla, Senator Grimsley, and Senator Thompson.