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FL H0635
Bill
Status
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Watson
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AI Summary
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Adds "height" and "weight" as protected classes under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, alongside existing protections for race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, and marital status
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Prohibits discrimination based on height or weight in employment practices, including hiring, firing, compensation, job classification, and membership in labor organizations
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Extends height and weight protections to public accommodations, public lodging establishments, and food service establishments
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Allows an exception where height or weight is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary for job performance
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Effective date: July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Unlawful Discrimination
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
3/14/2020