Amended Florida Civil Rights Act Reduces Both Administrative Delay and Businesses’ Legal Exposure
Takeaways Expected to begin on 07.01.26, Florida Civil Rights Act civil actions must be filed within firm deadlines. As amended by Florida House Bill 1407, any civil action brought under the Act must commence no later than one year after the date of determination of reasonable cause by the Florida Commission on Human Relations or issuance of a Notice of Right to Sue by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, whichever is earlier. The new law resolves conflicting court rulings and limits prolonged employer exposure to claims under the Act. Related link Florida House Bill 1407 Article Amendments to the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FCRA) finally provide clear deadlines for pursuing claims under the law and certainty for employers and employees. House Bill 1407 is pending in the Florida Legislature and, if enacted, would take effect on July 1, 2026. FCRA Background Codified in Chapter 760, Florida Statutes, the FCRA prohibits discrimination in employment b...