Not every bill was defeated in the state, which still has some of the harshest anti-transgender laws in the nation.
People protesting against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers that passed anti-LGBTQ laws ride on a float during the Stonewall Pride parade on June 17, 2023, in Wilton Manors, Florida.. With this adjournment, 21 of 22 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were effectively killed, leaving an anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion in education bill as the lone piece of legislation to pass this session.
, Geoff Wetrosky stated, “Despite years of relentless attacks and dehumanizing rhetoric, LGBTQ+ people and our allies have never given up the fight for Florida. And we are shifting the momentum. People across the state showed up by the thousands to speak out and push back against anti-LGBTQ+ bills; and they are to thank for pushing back the tide of hateful and discriminatory policy.
The one bill that did pass,, prohibits educating teachers on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics and bars “teaching identity politics.” Additionally, transgender drivers still faceHowever, this is the first time in three years where the bills targeting LGBTQ+ people, and trans people in particular, seem to be losing steam, according to local organizers.
“The momentum is undeniably shifting against extremism,” Nadine Smith of Equality Florida said in a press release, “Extremist groups are collapsing amidst multiple scandals. Parents are mobilizing on behalf of their kids and to stop the dismantling of public education. We will build on this momentum and redouble our commitment to the fight. Together, we can put power back in the hands of the people.
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