“Alabama is waging a war on women with their ban on abortion care: women who miscarry will be left in fear of imprisonment, physicians can be jailed for 99 years for providing life-saving medical care, and victims of rape and incest will be forced to carry any pregnancy resulting from their assault to term — no exceptions. [Read more…] about Florida State Senator Lauren Book Reacts to AL Abortion Bill, Previews FL Legislation
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Fallen Officer Road Designations Heading to Governor’s Desk within Transportation Package
Senator Lauren Book’s Amendment Honors Fallen Officers Statewide
HB 385, a bill relating to transportation sponsored by Senator Manny Diaz Jr. (R-Hialeah) and Representative Bryan Avila (R-Miami Springs), today passed through the House and Senate and has moved to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Fallen Officer Road Designations Heading to Governor’s Desk within Transportation Package
Senator Book’s Bill Aiming to Improve Outcomes for Stroke Patients Heads to Governor’s Desk
SB 1460 sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) passed through the Florida Legislature this week and is heading to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Bill Aiming to Improve Outcomes for Stroke Patients Heads to Governor’s Desk
Senator Book’s Human Trafficking Bill Revived, Passed in Senate in Significant Legislative Move
A bill by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) to combat human trafficking appeared to be dead in committee, but was revived and passed on the Senate floor in a significant legislative move. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Human Trafficking Bill Revived, Passed in Senate in Significant Legislative Move
Bill by Senator Book to Combat Hazing Fatalities Heading to Governor’s Desk
An anti-hazing bill known as “Andrew’s Law” in honor of late FSU student Andrew Coffey has passed through the Florida House and Senate and is now heading to Governor DeSantis to be signed into law. [Read more…] about Bill by Senator Book to Combat Hazing Fatalities Heading to Governor’s Desk
Senator Book’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signing
A bill commemorating the one hundredth year of women’s voting rights has successfully passed through both Chambers and is heading to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signing
Bill by Senator Book Banning Childlike Sex Dolls Heading to Governor’s Desk
A bill banning the sale and possession of childlike sex dolls has passed through the House and Senate chambers and is heading to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Bill by Senator Book Banning Childlike Sex Dolls Heading to Governor’s Desk
Senator Lauren Book to be Awarded Child Mind Institute’s Change Maker Award for Lauren’s Kids Advocacy and Education Efforts
Florida Senator Lauren Book has been announced the winner of the national Child Mind Institute’s Change Maker People’s Choice Award for her efforts to create awareness of child sexual abuse and educate people about the topic through her nonprofit foundation, Lauren’s Kids. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book to be Awarded Child Mind Institute’s Change Maker Award for Lauren’s Kids Advocacy and Education Efforts
Governor DeSantis, First Lady DeSantis and Senate President Galvano Join Sen. Book to Kick Off 42+ Hour Walk in Honor of Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Senate President Bill Galvano today joined Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO State Senator Lauren Book to kick-off the start of the “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk at the Florida Capitol. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, First Lady DeSantis and Senate President Galvano Join Sen. Book to Kick Off 42+ Hour Walk in Honor of Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Implementing Bill Filed for Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida
Senator Book Seeks to Ensure New Rights Apply Equally to All Floridians
Florida State Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) today filed SB 1426, which will ensure consistent application of Amendment 6, known as Marsy’s Law for Florida, passed by a strong majority of voters in November 2018. [Read more…] about Implementing Bill Filed for Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida
