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 introduces a new section, 110.1051, which 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 required to use pronouns that do not correspond to their biological sex. Additionally, it mandates that job applications can only inquire about male or female classifications, excluding nonbinary options.
Furthermore, the bill amends section 760.10 of the Florida Statutes to make it unlawful for employers receiving state funding to require 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 experience adverse actions based on their beliefs against gender ideology. The Department of Management Services is authorized to adopt rules for the implementation of this section. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.