760.51 – Violations of constitutional rights, civil action by the Attorney General; civil penalty.
760.51 Violations of constitutional rights, civil action by the Attorney General; civil penalty.— (1) Whenever any person, whether or not acting under color of law, interferes by threats, intimidation, or coercion, or attempts to interfere by threats, intimidation, or coercion, with the exercise or enjoyment by any other person of rights secured by the State Constitution or […]
760.60 – Discriminatory practices of certain clubs prohibited; remedies.
760.60 Discriminatory practices of certain clubs prohibited; remedies.— (1) It is unlawful for a person to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, handicap, age above the age of 21, or marital status in evaluating an application for membership in a club that has more than 400 members, that provides regular meal […]
760.80 – Minority representation on boards, commissions, councils, and committees.
760.80 Minority representation on boards, commissions, councils, and committees.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize the importance of balance in the appointment of minority and nonminority persons to membership on statutorily created decisionmaking and regulatory boards, commissions, councils, and committees, and to promote that balance through the provisions of this section. In addition, […]
760.25 – Discrimination in the financing of housing or in residential real estate transactions.
760.25 Discrimination in the financing of housing or in residential real estate transactions.— (1) It is unlawful for any bank, building and loan association, insurance company, or other corporation, association, firm, or enterprise the business of which consists in whole or in part of the making of commercial real estate loans to deny a loan or other […]
760.854 – Center for Environmental Equity and Justice.
760.854 Center for Environmental Equity and Justice.— (1) There is hereby established the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice. (2) The purpose of the center is to conduct and facilitate research, develop policies, and engage in education, training, and community outreach with respect to environmental equity and justice issues. (3) The Center for Environmental Equity and Justice shall be […]
760.26 – Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development.
760.26 Prohibited discrimination in land use decisions and in permitting of development.—It is unlawful to discriminate in land use decisions or in the permitting of development based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, religion, or, except as otherwise provided by law, the source of financing of a development or proposed development. History.—s. 16, […]
761.01 – Short Title.
761.01 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1998.” History.—s. 1, ch. 98-412.
760.03 – Commission on Human Relations; staff.
760.03 Commission on Human Relations; staff.— (1) There is hereby created the Florida Commission on Human Relations, comprised of 12 members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The commission shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson for terms of 2 years. (2) The members of the commission must be broadly representative […]
760.04 – Commission on Human Relations, assigned to Department of Management Services.
760.04 Commission on Human Relations, assigned to Department of Management Services.—The commission created by s. 760.03 is assigned to the Department of Management Services. The commission, in the performance of its duties pursuant to the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, shall not be subject to control, supervision, or direction by the Department of Management Services. […]
760.05 – Functions of the commission.
760.05 Functions of the commission.—The commission shall promote and encourage fair treatment and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status and mutual understanding and respect among all members of all economic, social, racial, religious, and ethnic groups; and shall endeavor to eliminate discrimination against, […]