Florida bill prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in workplaces

A controversial bill in the Florida State Senate seeks to ban employers from requiring workers to use pronouns that don’t match an individual’s biological sex. It also says job applications and employment forms cannot include certain gender identify options beyond sex. The bill, known as the “Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act,” is similar to an executive order issued by President Trump that says federal government policy recognizes only two sexes, male and female. The bill has generated fierce debate, with opponents calling it a dangerous precedent. Supporters say it provides protections against compelled speech.