Senator Lauren Book

Last night, Governor DeSantis closed out the 2020 Legislative Session by signing 94 pieces of legislation, including four key bills sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) reforming the child welfare system, preventing predatory physicians from practicing after being charged with crimes against kids, ushering forth bicycle and pedestrian safety, and ensuring sex abuse survivors are met with trauma-informed responses. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Four Book Bills Protecting Children, Bicyclists, and Sexual Assault Survivors

Governor DeSantis today signed legislation by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) closing a massive loophole in Florida’s sex offender law. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Book Bill Closing Massive Loophole in Sex Offender Law

“Most families learn about the Florida Birth Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) during the hardest moments of their lives, after their newborn has suffered catastrophic brain damage during birth. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of SB 1786/Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (NICA)

“This law supports elderly Floridians who want to remain safely independent and in their homes for as long as possible by providing person-centered, wrap-around care through Florida’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signing HB 905/Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly into Law

Last night, Governor DeSantis signed legislation sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) prohibiting seclusion and providing stricter guidelines for the use of physical restraint for students with disabilities in Florida schools. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Book Bill Prohibiting Seclusion, Limiting Restraints for Students with Disabilities

Leader Lauren Book organizing diverse new team,
laying groundwork for 2022 races

Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) today announced the Senate Victory leadership team to help defend incumbent Democratic Senators and win new seats in the 2022 cycle. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Democrats Announce New Senate Victory Leadership Team

“At a time when so many Floridians are forced to pick and choose what they can afford on a daily basis, this bill – now Florida law – ensures that contract and gig workers are paying their fair share of child support and that individuals who are incarcerated for crimes against their child or co-parent are classified as willfully unemployed to ensure they’re not off the hook for payment.” [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Lauren Book on DeSantis Signing SB 1532: Child Support into Law

The 4^th District Court of Appeals yesterday upheld the constitutionality of a state law relating to the termination of parental rights shaped by Senator Lauren Book before she became a member of the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Applauds Court’s Vote to Uphold Termination of Parental Rights Policy Which She Helped Shape

Statement from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) and Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Miami) on DeSantis Signing Restrictive Voting Bill into Law: [Read more…] about Florida Senate Dems Leader Reacts to DeSantis Voting Bill