Facebook Live: 2021 Legislative Session Preview

Amid everything else, Florida’s legislative session officially begins on March 2.

We are already tracking dozens of bills relating to civil rights and civil liberties – a list that will soon grow to hundreds of pieces of legislation. Some of the dangerous bills we’re tracking include Gov. DeSantis’ anti-peaceful protest bill, and a 20 week abortion ban. Other bills include those we are excited about, such as a bill that would give incarcerated people the ability to earn more rehabilitation credit, and a variety of police reform bills.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, most of our advocacy work will take place online. We hope you can join in on these efforts to protect and advance our civil liberties.

Panelists:

Kirk Bailey, political director, ACLU of Florida

Pamela Burch Fort, lobbyist, ACLU of Florida

Kara Gross, legislative director and senior policy counsel, ACLU of Florida

Micah Kubic, executive director, ACLU of Florida