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Equality Florida and Human Rights Campaign Warn Florida Could Become Next North Carolina

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A sweeping preemption measure would repeal local protections for 13 million Floridians, sparking economic backlash

Equality Florida Action PAC Spotlight Candidate Jane Castor Heads to Tampa Mayoral Runoff with Defining Momentum

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Tampa, FL - Jane Castor, Equality Florida’s top spotlight candidate of 2019, is one step closer to making LGBTQ history as Tampa’s first out lesbian mayor. Castor garnered 48% of the vote, coming in first in a crowded field of 7 candidates, and will head to a runoff election on April 23rd where she will face wealthy businessman David Straz.

Equality Florida's 2019 Priority Legislative Agenda

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(As of March 5, 2019)

Florida HIV Modernization Bill Clears First Committee Hurdle

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Tallahassee, FL - Legislation to bring Florida’s existing HIV criminalization statutes into alignment with current science successfully passed out of its first committee hearing at the Florida Capitol yesterday. The Florida House Criminal Justice Subcommittee voted 10-3 to advance the legislation (HB 79) after hearing from House bill sponsor Representative Nick Duran (D - Miami) and HIV advocates on the need for reform.