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SB 230: Discrimination Based on Disability [WPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Joyner ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Dean ; Aronberg ; Gelber

Discrimination Based on Disability [WPSC]; Substitutes the term "disability" for the term "handicap." Provides that an impairment that limits one major life activity is a disability. Provides that the Florida Commission on Human Relations may delegate its functions relating to the Florida Civil Rights Act. Authorizes the commission to recover expenditures made on behalf of persons seeking relief. Provides for a direct-support organization to support the commission, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Last Action: 4/30/2010 Senate - Died in Committee on Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1166 (Ch. 2010-193)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
10/5/2009 Senate • Filed
12/9/2009 Senate • Referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means
3/2/2010 Senate • Introduced, referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00025
4/30/2010 Senate • Died in Committee on Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1166 (Ch. 2010-193)