Senator Lauren Book

“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

Leader-Designate Lauren Book will take over immediately, leading through 2024

Florida Senate Democrats held a vote today to elevate Senate Democratic Leader-Designate Lauren Book (D-Plantation) to the position of Democratic Leader, effective immediately. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Bring New Leadership to Caucus

A bill by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) closing a massive loophole in Florida’s sex offender law was unanimously passed by the Florida Senate today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for signing into law. [Read more…] about Senate Sends Book Bill Closing Massive Loophole in Sex Offender Law to Governor’s Desk

Senator Book passed six bills on the Senate Floor today

The Florida Senate today passed six bills by Senator Lauren Book (D- Plantation) which provide protections to children with disabilities in Florida schools, ensures trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors, promote access to care for elderly Floridians, keep bicyclists safe on roadways, and suspend the licenses of predatory physicians pending the outcome of legal charges. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Lauren Book Bills to Protect Children, the Elderly, and Communities