SB 208 (2011) -  Persons With Disabilities

by Fasano (CO-SPONSORS) Gaetz
Provides that persons with developmental disabilities have a right to be free from negligence. Specifies that entities as well as individuals are liable for damages. Prohibits the operator of a public lodging or food establishment from discriminating on the basis of disability. Applies administrative and civil remedies available under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 to certain violations against persons with disabilities. Creates the "Floridians with Disabilities Act," etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2011
Last Event: 05/07/11 S Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs on Saturday, May 7, 2011 3:35 AM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    • On agenda for: 02/22/11 9:00 AM
  • Commerce and Tourism
  • Judiciary
  • Budget

Related Bills

Bill Text

Staff Analysis

Chamber Committee
Chamber: Senate Committee: Children, Families, and Elder Affairs 2/21/2011 8:32:35 AM

Vote History

(No Votes Recorded)

Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Time: 05/07/2011 - 3:35 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/07/2011 - 12:01 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 25 Time: 03/07/2011 - 5:34 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/22/11, 9:00 am, 401 Senate Office Building --Temporarily Postponed Time: 02/14/2011 - 10:26 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Budget -SJ 25 Time: 12/16/2010 - 9:42 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 12/03/2010 - 1:17 PM Member: Committee: Version: __