Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 317
Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Harris (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses; Prohibits use of nonviolent sexual advance or specified perceptions or beliefs about another person as defense to criminal offense, to excuse or justify person's conduct, or to mitigate severity of offense.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Nov 12, 2025 · House
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Nov 12, 2025 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Nov 12, 2025 · House
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Nov 4, 2025 · House
Filed