HB 1279: Prohibited Discrimination
GENERAL BILL by Fernandez ; Mariano ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Aloupis ; Casello ; Duran ; Grieco ; Jacquet ; LaMarca ; Latvala ; Plasencia ; Polo ; Polsky ; Raschein ; Rodriguez, A.M. ; Silvers ; Willhite
Prohibited Discrimination; Defines terms "gender identity" & "sexual orientation"; revises functions of Florida Commission on Human Relations; revises provisions regarding remedies for unlawful discrimination to include discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity in area of employment; adds sexual orientation & gender identity as impermissible grounds for discrimination with respect to specified unlawful employment practices; provides exception to specified provisions for constitutionally protected free exercise of religion.
Last Action: 5/3/2019 House - Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2019 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/5/2019 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 128 |
| 3/8/2019 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee; Business and Professions Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 378 |
| 5/3/2019 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee |
