Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 317: Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 317 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses. Primary sponsor: Rita Harris (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Mitch Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Filed