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.

Florida Competitive Workforce Act Postponed

Senators defeat sweeping religious exemption amendment

(Tallahassee) - This afternoon the Senate Judiciary Committee discussed the Florida Competitive Workforce Act (SB 120), a bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to existing state nondiscrimination laws.

Mayor Lenny Curry has announced an Executive Order that prohibits discrimination in the City of Jacksonville based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The order will cover employment by the city and will require contractors to also have policies in place.

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