FL House & Senate Avert Disaster of Expanded Pastor Protection Bill

Legislature to clarify controversial measure and simply reaffirm current law

So-Called "Pastor Protection" Passes Final Senate Committee

Senators Opposed Amendment Clarifying The Bill's Intent

Like many in the community, Equality Florida is reacting to recent news that Councilman Tommy Hazouri will move to withdraw his own human rights ordinance bill, 2016-002 at the City Council meeting this Thursday. This is a setback to be sure, but by no means a defeat. Councilman Hazouri has been a steadfast champion for equality, and we know that he remains committed to passing a fully-inclusive amendment to our human rights ordinance. He, along with Aaron Bowman and Jim Love, have been great leaders on this issue and show no signs of abandoning this work.

Written By: Gina Duncan, Transgender Inclusion Director

Statement on Today's SB 120 Hearing

Statement from Equality Florida CEO, Nadine Smith:

“Today five Senators killed a bill that would have provided basic protections for Floridians regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.