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Today, the Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 254 (SB 254), a dangerous bill that will drastically threaten the lives of trans children in Florida and criminalize healthcare providers who provide medically safe and appropriate healthcare.
Today, the Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 300 (SB 300), a bill that prohibits pregnant people from accessing safe and legal abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — before many even know they are pregnant — and criminalizes medical professionals who provide such care.
Today, the House voted to pass House Bill 1069 (HB 1069), a bill that would censor classroom discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity through 8th grade, significantly expand book bans, and infringe on parents' rights to ensure their transgender student's pronouns are respected.
On Thursday, the Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 450 (SB 450). This bill reintroduces unconstitutional non-unanimous jury recommendations for the death penalty.
Immigrant rights organizations deliver letter to ICE and launch billboard throughout Florida to raise awareness about human rights violations at Baker County Detention Center.
Today, the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 300 (SB 300), a bill that prevents individuals from accessing safe and legal abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — before many even know they are pregnant — and would criminalize medical professionals who provide abortion care.