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Civil Rights Laws in Florida.

Florida civil-rights practice combines federal constitutional and statutory claims with the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 and the Florida Fair Housing Act. The Florida Commission on Human Relations enforces state employment, housing, and public-accommodations discrimination claims alongside the EEOC and federal civil-rights courts.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Administrative and court deadlines vary by claimFla. Stat. §§ 760.01 et seq.; federal civil-rights statutes

Florida civil-rights claims do not follow one universal deadline. Florida Civil Rights Act claims generally require filing a charge with the Florida Commission on Human Relations or EEOC within 365 days; federal claims run on their own timelines.

State law

Key Florida Statutes

Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992Fla. Stat. §§ 760.01 et seq.

The Florida Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on protected classes, with administrative enforcement through the Florida Commission on Human Relations.

Federal Civil Rights Statutes42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 2000e et seq.

Many Florida civil-rights cases run through federal civil-rights statutes — including § 1983 for state-actor misconduct and Title VII for employment discrimination.

State law

Official Sources

Florida Commission on Human RelationsU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionFlorida Legislature — Statutes

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Florida.

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