Florida Civil Rights Laws
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The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment under the law are collectively called civil rights. Florida civil rights laws generally mirror federal civil rights laws, with some exceptions.
The following chart provides the relevant code sections and basic provisions of Florida's civil rights laws.
| Code Section | 760.01, et seq. |
| Agency | Commission on Human Relations |
| Administrative Preemption | Yes |
| Private Action Permitted? | Yes, after exhaustion |
| Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? | Yes |
| Statute of Limitations | 365 days/agency |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact a Florida civil rights attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Related Resources for Florida Civil Rights Laws:
- Official State Codes - Links to the official online statutes (laws) in all 50 states and DC.
- State Civil Rights Commissions
- Federal Civil Rights Laws
- Civil Rights Enforcement and Lawsuits
- Find a Civil Rights Attorney