FL S0410

Allows persons aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices to file civil actions in court without first filing a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations or regardless of a complaint's status.

Prohibits civil actions to enforce Fair Housing Act rights if the commission or local agency has obtained a conciliation agreement with the aggrieved person's consent, except to enforce the terms of that agreement.

Establishes administrative hearing procedures under chapter 120 as an alternative enforcement mechanism when the commission finds reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice has occurred.

Permits the commission to institute civil actions without obtaining voluntary compliance first, and allows courts to impose fines up to $10,000, $25,000, or $50,000 depending on prior violation history.

Sets a 2-year statute of limitations for commencing civil actions for discriminatory housing practices, effective July 1, 2014.