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.
The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 850: Reforming Florida’s System of Prosecuting Children as Adults.
The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 430: Florida’s Competitive Workforce Act - Prohibiting Discrimination on Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.
The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 394: Criminal Records in Applications.
The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 400: Providing Judicial Discretion to Depart from Lengthy Mandatory Minimum Sentences.
The ACLU of Florida supports Senate Bill 734: Eliminating Driver’s License Suspensions for Non-Driving Related Offenses.
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...