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FL H0637

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Business and Professions Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public lodging establishment operators from refusing accommodations based solely on age for persons 18 years or older or emancipated minors
  • Amends section 509.092 to add age protections alongside existing prohibitions on discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, physical disability, or national origin
  • Amends section 509.141 to prevent admission or removal decisions from being based solely on age while maintaining operator authority to remove guests for illegal conduct, intoxication, profanity, non-payment, or conduct that disturbs other guests
  • Amends section 509.142 to prohibit refusal of service by public lodging establishments based solely on age, while preserving the right to refuse service for intoxication, profanity, illegal conduct, or nuisance behavior
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Public Lodging Establishments

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee1/15/2016
Business and Professions Subcommittee11/17/2015

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