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FL H0523

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows aggrieved persons to file civil actions for discriminatory housing practices without first filing an administrative complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations or local agency.

  • Prohibits civil actions if the Florida Commission on Human Relations or local agency has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of the aggrieved person, except to enforce the terms of that agreement.

  • Amends section 760.35 of Florida Statutes by adding subsection (4) addressing civil action procedures for fair housing violations.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Fair Housing

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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