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\n \n Florida Civil Rights Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Learn about your state’s laws by using the links below.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Florida<\/span> civil rights laws<\/span> protect its residents from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, religion, sex, disability, or marital status<\/span>. These statutes mirror federal laws<\/span> and can be enforced through the Florida<\/span> Commission on Human Relations<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Florida<\/span> civil rights laws<\/span> protect you from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. These state laws<\/span> mirror federal protections in many ways, but there are important differences and some gaps that could affect your rights, depending on where you live.<\/p>\n

If you believe you have faced discrimination in Florida<\/span>, understanding your civil rights is the first step. Florida<\/span> has a broad legal framework that protects residents from unfair treatment in their daily lives. The protections are not unlimited, and the rules can vary depending on your situation. If you need help navigating a civil rights claim, consider reaching out to a\u00a0civil rights attorney<\/a>\u00a0near you.<\/p>\n

Who Is Protected Under Florida<\/span> Civil Rights Law<\/span>?<\/h2>\n

Florida<\/span>‘s main civil rights law<\/span> is the Florida<\/span> Civil Rights Act of 1992<\/span><\/a>, part of the Florida<\/span> Statutes<\/span>. This law protects people from prohibited discrimination<\/span> based on:<\/p>\n