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CS/SB 46-A: Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992

GENERAL BILL by Judiciary ; Villalobos ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Smith ; Miller ; Diaz de la Portilla ; Campbell

Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992; cites act as "Dr. Marvin Davies Florida Civil Rights Act"; authorizes Attorney General to commence civil action against person or group perpetuating discriminatory practices; provides for damages, injunctive relief, & civil penalties; provides for hearing to determine prima facie case; makes unlawful discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation, etc. Creates 760.021,.08; amends 16.57, 760.02.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/21/2003 Senate - Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00079; Substituted HB 143-A -SJ 00069; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 143-A (Ch. 2003-396)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
5/14/2003 Senate • Filed; Considered outside purview of the Call -SJ 00011; Introduction allowed -SJ 00011; Introduced, referred to Judiciary -SJ 00011; On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 05/15/03, 10:00 am, 110-S
5/15/2003 Senate • CS by- Judiciary; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 00031; CS read first time on 05/16/03 -SJ 00032; Placed on Calendar, on second reading -SJ 00031
5/21/2003 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00079; Substituted HB 143-A -SJ 00069; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 143-A (Ch. 2003-396)