Florida Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No
Florida hate crimes law does not explicitly address gender/gender identity-based violence or other similar issues. As yet, no court has ruled as to the applicability of the disablity provision to anti-transgender hate crimes. Fla. Stat. § 775.085 (2001).
Sexual orientation protected? Yes
Florida hate crime law directly addresses sexual orientation. Fla. Stat. § 775.085 (2001).
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Last Updated: 3/9/2007