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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Mar 5, 2019

SB 394

Mar 5, 2019

SB 394

Senate Bill 394: Criminal History Records in Applications

Position: Support

The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 394: Criminal Records in Applications.

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Mar 5, 2019

SB 400

Mar 5, 2019

SB 400

Senate Bill 400: Providing Judicial Discretion to Depart from Lengthy Mandatory Minimum Sentences

Position: Support

The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 400: Providing Judicial Discretion to Depart from Lengthy Mandatory Minimum Sentences.

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Mar 5, 2019

SB 734

Mar 5, 2019

SB 734

Senate Bill 734: Eliminating Driver’s License Suspensions for Non-Driving Related Offenses

Position: Support

The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 734: Eliminating Driver’s License Suspensions for Non-Driving Related Offenses.

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Mar 1, 2019

SB 642

Mar 1, 2019

SB 642

Senate Bill 642: Criminal Justice

Position: Oppose

Status: Active

Unlike the federal First Step Act, the Florida version doesn’t include any investment in mental health services, substance abuse treatment, educational programs or job training, much less get anyone out of...

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Feb 22, 2019

2019 Legislative Session Priorities

Standing up for our rights during the Florida Legislative Session

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Feb 13, 2019

SB 7030

Feb 13, 2019

SB 7030

Senate Bill 7030: School Safety and Security

Position: Oppose

The ACLU of Florida opposes Senate Bill 7030: School Safety and Security.

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