Human Rights Campaign Joins Coalition to Issue Travel Advisory for Florida Due to Newly Passed Laws and Policies

A coalition of civil rights organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the United States, issued a travel advisory for Florida on Tuesday. The advisory warns potential visitors to the state of the risks associated with moving to or visiting Florida due to newly passed laws and policies.

The Human Rights Campaign joined the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Florida Immigrant Coalition and Equality Florida in issuing the advisory. Equality Florida had previously issued a warning in March.

The advisory was issued in response to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The bill prohibits public school teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues in the classroom.

Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, said in a statement, “Those who visit must join us in their vocal opposition to these dangerous policies.”

Florida is one of the most popular states for tourists to visit in the United States. The coalition of civil rights organizations is urging potential visitors to be aware of the risks associated with the state’s laws and policies before making any travel plans.