Senator Lauren Book

“Florida’s new Surgeon General is a doctor of disinformation who traffics in anti-vaccine and anti-mask conspiracies which threaten public health and safety. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Reacts to Dangerous Surgeon General COVID Quarantine Schools Policy

“Women’s fears have been realized with the filing of an extreme Texas-style anti-abortion bill in the Florida House. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Reacts to Filing of Texas-Style Anti-Abortion Bill in Florida House

Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) and Representative Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) have filed legislation to prevent families from being charged sales tax when purchasing diapers and adult incontinence undergarments. [Read more…] about Leader Book, Rep. Eskamani Sponsor Legislation to Exempt Diapers from Sales Tax

Leader Book’s All-Women Leadership Team to Include First Female Hispanic Staff Director

Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is pleased to announce that Maggie Gerson has been named Staff Director for the Florida Senate Democratic Office and Cathy Schroeder will serve as the Deputy Staff Director, both beginning October 1. [Read more…] about Leader Book Announces New Caucus Leadership Staff for Senate Democrats

“Any attempt to emulate the Texas abortion ban is an all-out assault on women’s rights. [Read more…] about Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book on TX Abortion Ban, Future of Women’s Right to Choose in Florida

“Despite initial resistance, I am pleased that Andrew Cuomo has done the right thing and resigned from his position as Governor of New York. [Read more…] about Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Resignation Following Sexual Harassment Investigation from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, Sexual Assault Survivor & Advocate

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)