SB 230 (2010) -  Discrimination Based on Disability [WPSC]

by Joyner (CO-SPONSORS) Dean; Aronberg; Gelber
Substitutes the term "disability" for the term "handicap." Provides that an impairment that limits one major life activity is a disability. Provides that the Florida Commission on Human Relations may delegate its functions relating to the Florida Civil Rights Act. Authorizes the commission to recover expenditures made on behalf of persons seeking relief. Provides for a direct-support organization to support the commission, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Last Event: 04/30/10 S Died in Committee on Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1166 (Ch. 2010-193) on Friday, April 30, 2010 8:47 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Community Affairs
  • Governmental Oversight and Accountability
  • Judiciary
  • Policy and Steering Committee on Ways and Means

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1166 (Ch. 2010-193) Time: 04/30/2010 - 8:47 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00025 Time: 03/01/2010 - 7:29 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means Time: 12/09/2009 - 3:54 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 10/05/2009 - 2:56 PM Member: Committee: Version: __