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.
Prohibits Local Governments, Public Schools and Public Universities from displaying flags expressing viewpoints regarding race, gender or sexual orientation (e.g., Black Lives Matter or Pride flags).
Restores reproductive freedom by repealing the 15-week and 6-week bans. Eliminates restrictions on evidence-based gender-affirming care.
Ensures that a pregnant individual who terminates their own pregnancy will not be charged with a felony.
May open the door for civil lawsuits for damages against pregnant person who terminated their pregnancy or miscarried or against health care provider providing abortion care.
Bans all abortions in Florida beginning at the moment of fertilization. Removes existing exceptions for rape, incest, and human trafficking. Redefines “person” to include the moment of fertilization and...
Repealing harmful legislation negatively impacting immigrants. Ensuring that Floridian residents are able to access healthcare, employment, education, and driver licenses regardless of where they were born...