HB 143A (2003) - Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992

General Bill by Kottkamp (CO-SPONSORS) Benson; Brandenburg; Carroll; Domino; Gelber; Hogan; Jennings; Needelman; Planas; Reagan; Roberson, Y.; Sobel; Vana; Zapata

Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992: Provides that this act shall be known by the popular name the "Dr. Marvin Davies Florida Civil Rights Act"; authorizes the Attorney General to commence against a person or group perpetuating discriminatory practices; provides for damages, injunctive relief, and civil penalties; provides for venue; provides for a hearing to determine a prima facie case; provides for attorney’s fees and costs; authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations under ch. 760, F.S.; defines “public accommodations”; makes discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation unlawful.

Effective Date: This act shall take effect June 18, 2003.

Last Event: Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-396 on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 8:50 PM

Related Bills

Bill #	Subject	Relationship
Bill #: HB 123A	Subject: Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992	Relationship: Similar
Bill #: CS/SB 46A	Subject: Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992	Relationship: Similar

Bill Text

Enrolled
Original Filed Version
- A 960608 Date Filed: 05/20/03, Page#: 0, Line#: 31 Senate: Failed 5/21/2003 5:14:32 PM
- A 272462 Date Filed: 05/20/03, Page#: 0, Line#: 40 Senate: Failed 5/21/2003 5:51:55 PM
- A 132328 Date Filed: 05/20/03, Page#: 0, Line#: 40 Senate: Failed 5/21/2003 5:45:33 PM
- A 861926 Date Filed: 05/20/03, Page#: 0, Line#: 99 Senate: Failed 5/21/2003 5:59:23 PM
- A 237073 , Gannon Date Filed: 05/15/03, Page#: 0, Line#: 0 House: Failed 05/16/2003 05:47 PM

Staff Analysis

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Vote History

Chamber	Date	Yeas	Nays	Action	Action 2	Vote Detail	Barcode
Chamber: House	Date: 05/16/2003 05:47 PM	Yeas: 42	Nays: 75	Action:	Action 2:	Vote Detail: Vote [Seq# 546]	Barcode:
Chamber: House	Date: 05/16/2003 05:57 PM	Yeas: 112	Nays: 1	Action: Passage	Action 2:	Vote Detail: Vote [Seq# 547]	Barcode:
Chamber: Senate	Date: 05/21/2003 06:19 PM	Yeas: 36	Nays: 1	Action:	Action 2:	Vote Detail: Vote [Seq# 12]	Barcode:

Bill History

Event	Time	Member	Committee	Ver.
Event: Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-396	Time: 06/18/2003 - 8:50 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor	Time: 06/16/2003 - 8:56 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H In Messages	Time: 05/21/2003 - 6:41 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 1 -SJ 00069	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Read third time -SJ 00069	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Amendment(s) failed -SJ 00069	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Read second time -SJ 00069	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Substituted for CS/SB 46-A -SJ 00069	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Immediately withdrawn from Judiciary -SJ 00069	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Received, referred to Judiciary -SJ 00080	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Introduction allowed -SJ 00080	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S Considered outside purview of the Call -SJ 00080	Time: 05/21/2003 - 12:00 AM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: S In Messages	Time: 05/16/2003 - 7:30 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Message sent to senate	Time: 05/16/2003 - 6:58 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Passage on third reading	Time: 05/16/2003 - 5:57 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 1	Time: 05/16/2003 - 5:57 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Read 3rd time	Time: 05/16/2003 - 5:50 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Amendment 237073 Failed	Time: 05/16/2003 - 5:47 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version: __
Event: H Read 2nd time	Time: 05/16/2003 - 5:35 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Read 1st time	Time: 05/15/2003 - 9:40 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Amendment 237073 filed timely	Time: 05/15/2003 - 9:34 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version: __
Event: H Bill added to Special Order Calendar (05/16/2003)	Time: 05/15/2003 - 8:32 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Introduction allowed	Time: 05/15/2003 - 1:30 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Considered outside purview of the Call	Time: 05/15/2003 - 1:30 PM	Member:	Committee:	Version:
Event: H Filed timely	Time: 05/14/2003 - 3:11 PM	Member: Kottkamp	Committee:	Version:

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute	Other Bill Citations
16.57	HB 123A
760.02	HB 123A
760.021	HB 123A
760.08	HB 123A