Statewide

TALLAHASSEE — Today Florida Legislators advanced a bill which would have dangerous effects on local LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in employment across the state. Despite strong opposition from Equality Florida and advocates, the Florida House Subcommittee on Local, Federal, and Veterans Affairs voted 10-5 on a party line to move State Representative Bob Rommel’s HB 305 to its final committee. As filed, the bill would roll back local LGBTQ protections that currently cover nearly 60% of the state’s population.

Executive Summary

“Astonishing. That is the first word that comes to mind as I reflect on the enormous work showcased in this 2019 recap.

Equality Florida, Impact Fund, NCLR Lead Civil Rights Groups Brief in Florida Appeals Court Fight to Protect Local Human Rights Ordinances

Broad coalition of civil rights groups and nonprofit organizations explain that HROs in FL are vital for providing protections against many forms of discrimination

(Please note: We will be updating this list frequently as we receive information on additional TDORV events occurring across the state.)

Written By: Gina Duncan, Director of Transgender Equality

Equality Florida Applauds Introduction of HIV Modernization Bills
Common Sense Approach to Ending HIV

Robin Schwartz, Longtime LGBTQ Leader, Joins Equality Florida Staff

New Miami based Field Organizer, Shreyas Amol Jethwani is tenth South Florida team member.

Florida State Representatives Jackie Toledo, Holly Raschein, and Jennifer Webb Will Lead Fight for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination in 2020 Session

Republicans Toledo and Raschein partner with Democrat Webb on comprehensive LGBTQ civil rights legislation