Florida Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? In some cases
No provision of Florida law explicitly addresses discrimination based on gender identity. However, a Florida court has ruled that an individual with gender dysphoria is within the disability coverage of the Florida Human Rights Act, as well as the portions of the act that prohibit discrimination based on perceived disability.
Sexual orientation protected? No
There is no statewide non-discrimination law that includes protections based on sexual orientation.
Citations: Smith v. City of Jacksonville Corr. Inst., 1991 Fla. Div. Adm., Hear. LEXIS 5990 Fla. Div. Admin. Hrgs. 1991).
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Last Updated: 3/9/2007