Statements & Press Releases

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Equality Florida Warns Against Political Attacks on Surrogacy, IVF, and Family Freedom
Families built through surrogacy and IVF deserve the same dignity, stability, and legal protections as any other family.
Equality
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Equality Florida Action PAC Names Joe Saunders First Executive Director
Equality Florida Action PAC, Florida’s largest LGBTQ political committee, announced today that Joe Saunders will serve as its first executive director, marking its 20th anniversary in Florida politics and a significant expansion of the organization’s political and electoral work ahead of the 2026 cycle.
Statewide
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Equality Florida Condemns Passage of DeSantis’s Illegal, Unconstitutional Congressional Map
Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Legislature passed a mid-decade congressional map that violates the Florida Constitution and its Fair Districts Amendments approved by voters to prohibit partisan gerrymandering.
Statewide
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Equality Florida Condemns Signing of Anti-Diversity in Local Government Bill
Tallahassee, FL — Equality Florida strongly condemns Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the sweeping and dangerously vague “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill (HB1001 / SB1134), legislation designed to intimidate cities and counties that celebrate and support the diverse communities they serve.
Statewide
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Retaliation Against The AIDS Healthcare Foundation By The DeSantis Administration Puts Lives At Risk
The Florida Department of Health has notified the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) that it will not renew contracts that are critical to maintaining HIV testing and treatment services, STI treatment, and housing support for those living with HIV.
HIV
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Equality Florida Welcomes Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio as Deputy Director of Communications
Equality Florida Welcomes Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio as Deputy Director of Communications ORLANDO, Fla.
Statewide
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Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding (Release)
Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding Tallahassee, FL — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that includes emergency stopgap funding to restore access to HIV medications for more than 10,000 Floridians through the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), effective immediately.
Statewide
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Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding
Tallahassee, FL — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that includes emergency stopgap funding to restore access to HIV medications for more than 10,000 Floridians through the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), effective immediately.
Statewide
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Florida Passes Sweeping, Dangerous Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Advocates say the fight is far from over, vowing to challenge the law in courts and continue working with local leaders to protect LGBTQ visibility and inclusion.
Statewide
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Equality Florida Responds to Florida Senate Passing Sweeping “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” Bill
Florida Senate Passes Sweeping “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” Bill Legislation Threatens Pride Festivals, Cultural Events, Public Health Programs, and Local Officials; Final House Vote Expected Before Measure Heads to Governor Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Senate passed one of the most sweeping and punitive bills of the 2026 legislative session, the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill ( HB 1001…
Equality