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FL H0635

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits discrimination based on height or weight in employment practices, including hiring, firing, compensation, job classification, and membership in labor organizations

  • Extends height and weight protections to public accommodations, public lodging establishments, and food service establishments

  • Allows an exception where height or weight is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary for job performance

  • Effective date: July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Unlawful Discrimination

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee11/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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