One Republican senator voted against HB 1557
Seven Republicans voted against measure
Republican lawmaker's proposal sparked widespread outrage
"Knowingly subjecting children to abuse, abandonment, and neglect by forcing them to come out to their parents is cruel, dangerous"
Comcast/NBC Universal among donors
Gov. Ron DeSantis pushing both measures
"LGBTQ people are your neighbors, family members, and friends. We are a normal, healthy part of society and we will not be erased"
Findings show that Black people and women are disproportionately affected by the stateās HIV criminal laws.