“The findings and recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission, which have been validated by the Grand Jury report, have kept me up nights for the past two years. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book’s Statement on the Second Interim Report of the 20th Statement Grand Jury, focused on safety in Florida’s schools
Senator Lauren Book
Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Allegations of Former Palm Beach State Attorney Criminalizing Young Epstein Victims
“It is a sad state of affairs when victims of sexual assault are re-victimized by the very people who should be fighting for justice on their behalf, and a serial sex predator is handed a sweetheart deal. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Allegations of Former Palm Beach State Attorney Criminalizing Young Epstein Victims
Senator Book and Rep. Mariano File Bipartisan Bill Paving Way for Early Childhood Courts
Senator Lauren Book (D- Plantation) and Representative Amber Mariano (R- Port Richey) have teamed up to file legislation creating a new section of Florida Statutes to support an Early Childhood Court (ECC) program for cases involving children under the age of three. [Read more…] about Senator Book and Rep. Mariano File Bipartisan Bill Paving Way for Early Childhood Courts
Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Scot Peterson Motion to Drop Charges
Senator Book reacts to the news that attorneys for former BSO Deputy Scot Peterson have filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing the state can’t blame Peterson for following training that was later deemed inadequate. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Scot Peterson Motion to Drop Charges
South Florida Lawmakers File ‘Jaime’s Law’, Requiring Background Checks on Sales of Ammunition
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) and Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) this week filed (HB 289 / SB 460), otherwise known as ‘Jaime’s Law.’ [Read more…] about South Florida Lawmakers File ‘Jaime’s Law’, Requiring Background Checks on Sales of Ammunition
Senator Lauren Book Sponsors Bill to Close “Gun Show Loophole”
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is sponsoring legislation to strengthen background checks around gun sales in the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Sponsors Bill to Close “Gun Show Loophole”
Senator Lauren Book Files “Learning with Dignity” Bill Ensuring Menstrual Products for Girls in Florida Schools
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has filed legislation to ensure girls in Florida’s public schools have access to menstrual products at no cost. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files “Learning with Dignity” Bill Ensuring Menstrual Products for Girls in Florida Schools
Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Jeffrey Epstein Death
“In life and in death, Jeffrey Epstein did everything he could to escape accountability and silence survivors. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Jeffrey Epstein Death
Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Governor Launching FDLE Investigation into PBSO/Epstein Work Release
“Despite mounting pressure to back off or stand down, I have maintained that an independent, external investigation into PBSO’s handling of serial sex predator Jeffrey Epstein is both necessary and proper. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Governor Launching FDLE Investigation into PBSO/Epstein Work Release
Senator Lauren Book Sends Letter to Governor Calling for FDLE Investigation into Epstein Work Release
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday calling for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s handling of sex predator Jeffrey Epstein’s work release. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Sends Letter to Governor Calling for FDLE Investigation into Epstein Work Release
