Discrimination

Adoption agencies receiving taxpayer funds could discriminate as they wish

Bill is proposed soon after state House voted to increase payments to private agencies

(March 19, 2015) A bill that would allow private adoption agencies to take state money while continuing to discriminate against groups of prospective parents was approved by a Florida House committee Thursday.

Twelve Republicans voted for it; six Democrats opposed it.

Questions, opposition grow as transgender discrimination bill moves ahead

Criticism comes from both parties

Transgender Discrimination Bill to be heard again early Tuesday

Opponents and proponents are in both in town to lobby legislators

(March A bill that would discriminate against transgender Floridians and force employers and business-owners to police the use of their restrooms will get a second committee hearing in the Florida House on Tuesday morning.

The Government Operations Subcommittee will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Webster Hall (212 Knott). H.B. 583 is the second item on the agenda.

​Lawmakers could criminalize use of public facilities by transgender Floridians
Businesses would face fines and lawsuits for refusing to discriminate

​Lawmakers could criminalize use of public facilities by transgender Floridians
Businesses would face fines and lawsuits for refusing to discriminate

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