Senator Lauren Book

“Leading a life of public service, Congressman Alcee Hastings has left his beloved state of Florida better than he found it. [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Senator Lauren Book (D-Broward) on the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings

On behalf of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point) and Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs Chair Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on Wednesday praised news that GOP House Speaker Chris Sprowls had embraced an initiative from the Biden Administration to extend Medicaid coverage for maternity care for a full year to pregnant women. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer, Senator Lauren Book Praise House Speaker Embrace of Medicaid Expansion for Pregnant Women, Urge Senate To Adopt Similar Measure

Following child pornography arrest, Broward
pediatrician wants to see patients via telemedicine.

Following the arrests of two predatory physicians in South Florida – including her own children’s pediatrician – Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has filed a bill to keep Floridians safe pending legal action against these practitioners by suspending licenses after egregious charges have been filed. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Licensure Suspension Bill Following Cases of Predatory South Florida Physicians

Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has today filed legislation to ensure all state employees who give birth have access to paid family leave, even in cases of stillbirth. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill Ensuring Paid Leave in Cases of Stillbirth

Days before the third anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school massacre, Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) today filed a Senate Resolution 1266 to create a “Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day” to be observed every year on February 14 honoring the lives lost on that day in 2018 with flags flown half-mast. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Resolution to Honor February 14 as “Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day”

Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has again filed legislation to eliminate State recognition of Confederate holidays and to repeal provisions penalizing destruction to or damage of the Confederate flag. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Eliminate State Recognized Confederate Holidays, Protections for Confederate Flag

The bill would tighten regulation around
vaccination requirements for daycare centers

Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is again sponsoring legislation to keep kids safe from preventable deadly illnesses, this week filing SB 1022 to provide additional oversight of vaccination requirements for daycare facilities. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Increase Vaccinations in Florida Daycares

“Special Agent Dan Alfin and Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger were heroes among us, making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while working to keep children safe from sexual abuse and online exploitation — scourges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our community will never forget these agents’ bravery. We are safer because of their service.”

Senator Lauren Book represents Broward County/District 32 in the Florida Senate. She is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and has dedicated her life to protecting preventing abuse, empowering survivors, and keeping predators at bay.

Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has filed SB 946 to eliminate the civil statute of limitations for sex crimes against children, the companion to HB 23 sponsored by Representative Gottlieb. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to End Civil Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims