Legislation

During every Florida Legislative Session, the ACLU of Florida works to accomplish positive reforms for civil liberties and civil rights and defend every Floridians' rights. Our legislative priorities this year cover a broad array of civil liberties issues including, criminal justice reform, LGBT rights, immigrant's rights, reproductive rights, religious liberty, and voting rights. 

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Jan 11, 2022
HB 211
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Jan 11, 2022
HB 211

HB 211 - Prohibiting Health Care for Transgender Youth

LGBTQ+ Rights
Position: Oppose

This cruel bill would criminalize doctors for providing necessary health care to transgender youth.

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Jan 11, 2022
SB 1808/ HB 1335
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Jan 11, 2022
SB 1808/ HB 1335

SB 1808 / HB 1355 - Harming Immigrant Communities

LGBTQ+ Rights
Position: Oppose

Prohibiting contracts with private entities and charitable nonprofits that provide transportation to immigrant children and adults, precluding them from being reunited with family. Undermining trust in...

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Jan 11, 2022
HB 11 / SB 1872
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Jan 11, 2022
HB 11 / SB 1872

HB 11 / SB 1872 - Criminalizes Bystanders

Free Speech
Position: Oppose

Criminalizes bystanders who film or stand within 30 feet of police officers engaging in excessive use of force and thus makes it harder to hold bad actors accountable by ensuring there is no eyewitness or...

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Jan 11, 2022
SB 950/HB 177
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Jan 11, 2022
SB 950/HB 177

SB 950/HB 177: Making it Harder for Floridians to Pass Constitutional Amendments Protecting Basic Liberties

Free Speech
Position: Oppose

Joint Resolution thwarting the will of the people by making it harder for Floridians to pass constitutional amendments safeguarding our basic liberties (voting access, public education, health care,...

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Apr 1, 2021
HB 1475 / SB 2012
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Apr 1, 2021
HB 1475 / SB 2012

HB 1475 / SB 2012 - Transgender Youth Sports Ban Bill

LGBTQ+ Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Active

This cruel bill would deny transgender youth the critical life lessons that come from playing sports like teamwork, dedication, and the ability to lose with grace and win with humility.

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Mar 19, 2021
SB 90
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Mar 19, 2021
SB 90

SB 90: Restricts Vote-By-Mail

Voting Rights
Position: Oppose

Senate Bill 90 will make it harder for Floridians to cast a ballot by mail.

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