With the second half of Florida’s legislative session underway, several initiatives that threaten the well-being of LGBTQ+ Floridians continue to advance through the process. Here are a few bills to watch:

• HB 545 / SB 410: Oppose
  Limiting Access to Sex/HIV Education
  Last Action: 4/2/2021 House – Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
• HB 1465 / SB 1618: Support
  HIV Modernization
  Last Action: 3/5/2021 House – Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
• HB 1471 / SB 718: Support
  Eliminating the Gay and Transgender Panic Defense
  Last Action: 3/5/2021 House – Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
• HB 1475 / SB 2012: Oppose
  Transgender Sports Ban
  Last Action: 4/6/2021 House – Added to Second Reading Calendar

On Wednesday, April 14, Equality Florida’s Jon Harris Maurer will join Capital Equality members during the April general membership meeting to provide an update on these and other issues being discussed by Florida lawmakers.

Log on to Zoom to join us for this informative session. The event will stream live beginning at 6:30pm and is open to all Democrats.

Registration in advance is required. Please follow this link to register.