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FL S0336

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of "gay and transgender panic" as a legal defense in criminal proceedings in Florida
  • Bars defendants from citing a victim's sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity to excuse, justify, or mitigate criminal conduct
  • Prevents nonviolent sexual advances from being used as a defense to criminal charges or to reduce sentencing severity
  • Defines "gender expression" and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior regardless of assigned sex at birth
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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