Advocacy groups will likely challenge law in court
With the nationwide walkouts, some of Disney’s biggest brands supported the LGBTQ+ community in statements posted to social media Tuesday
"You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry." The Disney CEO stated
“In Florida, our policies got to be based on the best interest of Florida citizens, not on the musing of woke corporations”
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"
"LGBTQ people are your neighbors, family members, and friends. We are a normal, healthy part of society and we will not be erased"
