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FL S0336
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Smith
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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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