Bill > S0698

This bill, known as the "Florida Competitive Workforce Act," expands the state's existing anti-discrimination laws to include protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Specifically, the bill: - Adds sexual orientation and gender identity as impermissible grounds for discrimination in public lodging establishments, public food service establishments, housing, real estate transactions, and land use decisions. - Defines "sexual orientation" as an individual's heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality, and "gender identity" as an individual's gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior, regardless of the individual's assigned sex at birth. - Prohibits discrimination in employment, labor organizations, and apprenticeship programs based on sexual orientation and gender identity. - Expands the purposes of the Florida Civil Rights Act to include protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. - Includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes under the state's laws against discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and other areas. Overall, the bill aims to provide broader legal protections against discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals in Florida across various sectors, including employment, housing, and public accommodations.

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/698