The proposed bill, titled the "Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act," aims to establish specific employment practices related to gender identity in Florida. It defines key terms such as "adverse personnel action," "contractor," "employee," "employer," "gender identity," "gender ideology," and "sex." The bill asserts that a person's sex is an immutable biological trait and prohibits employees and contractors from being compelled to use pronouns that do not correspond to their biological sex. Additionally, it restricts job applications from including non-binary options and protects individuals from adverse actions based on their deeply held beliefs regarding gender identity.
Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to make it unlawful for state and local governments to mandate training or activities related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression as a condition of employment. It also provides administrative and civil remedies for individuals who believe they have been wronged under these provisions, including the possibility of recovering attorney fees. The Department of Management Services is authorized to adopt rules to implement the act, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.