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Florida News
Equally Speaking
President-elect Obama speaks out on World AIDS Day, Haiti sees first openly gay march, and more.
Equally Speaking
A Florida judge strikes down a ban on same-sex adoption, California officials investigate the Mormon church’s role in passing Prop. 8, and more.
What's Happening in Florida
Florida Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Florida law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
Florida SB 572
Would add sexual orientation as protected characteristics in prohibiting discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and real estate.
Florida HB 191
Would add sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and familial status as protected characteristics under the Florida Civil Rights Act.








