FL S0346

Adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected classes under Florida's Civil Rights Act alongside existing protections for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital status.

Applies nondiscrimination protections to employment, housing, public accommodations, public lodging and food service establishments, and membership in clubs with over 400 members.

Defines "sexual orientation" as actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality and "gender identity or expression" as gender-related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior regardless of assigned sex at birth.

Replaces the term "handicap" with "disability" throughout Florida statutes and establishes detailed criteria for determining when an impairment qualifies as a disability, including consideration of episodic or remitting conditions and effects of mitigating measures.

Takes effect July 1, 2011 and is titled the "Competitive Workforce Act."