Florida H1117 amends laws to reclassify certain offenses as more severe if they are based on prejudice against gender, race, religion, or disability.

Florida H1117 amends Florida Statutes to reclassify certain offenses to higher degrees if they are based on prejudice against a person's gender, race, religion, ethnicity, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin. For instance, a misdemeanor of the second degree could be reclassified to a misdemeanor of the first degree, and a felony of the first degree could be reclassified to a felony of the second degree. The bill also revises the definition of "disability" to include mental or physical impairments that limit major life activities.

Florida H1117 amends laws to reclassify certain offenses as more severe if they are based on prejudice against gender, race, religion, or disability.

Florida H1117 amends Florida Statutes to reclassify certain offenses to higher degrees if they are based on prejudice against a person's gender, race, religion, ethnicity, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin. For instance, a misdemeanor of the second degree could be reclassified to a misdemeanor of the first degree, and a felony of the first degree could be reclassified to a felony of the second degree. The bill also revises the definition of "disability" to include mental or physical impairments that limit major life activities.