Florida

Statewide Relationship Recognition
no Licenses marriages for same-sex couples.
no Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions.
no Relationship recognition for same-sex couples:
None.

  • 1997 Anti-marriage bill adopted. House Bill 147 introduced by Rep. Johnny Byrd. Restricts marriage to different-sex couples only, and deny recognition to lawful marriages of same-sex couples under all circumstances. Passed in stacked Governmental Operations Committee, and then passed the full House on March 25. On May 29, Gov. Lawton Chiles chose not to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without his signature. Senate Bill 272 introduced by Sen. John Grant (R). Passed Judiciary Committee March 12; passed Senate. See Florida Statues Title XLIII, § 741.04 and § 741.212.

Statewide Employment Protections
no Private employment protections based on sexual orientation.
no Private employment protections based on gender identity.
no Public (state) employment protections based on sexual orientation.
- Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity.

See Fla. Stat. § 760.01

Statewide Parenting Laws
Who May Adopt No “homosexual” may adopt. Fla. Stat. § 63.042(3)
Second Parent Adoptions Not yet approved.
Notes Federal court decision in Lofton v. Kearney upheld adoption ban.

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