Special Session on Immigration
Response to the Court
Ruling Overturning the Ban on Conversion Therapy
NASW-FL has issued a statement on a recent court ruling overturning a ban on conversion therapy for children under 18. We expect legislation banning conversion therapy to be introduced this session in the Florida Legislature.
NASW-FL will support this legislation as outlined in our 2021 Legislative Priorities. A special thanks to NASW members Allan Barsky, PhD, MSW and Fabio A. Naranjo, PhD, MSW for their input on the statement.
Click here to read the full statement.
On February 11, 2025, Florida lawmakers started another Special Session to implement stringent immigration policies in alignment with recent federal directives. Several bills being voted on the Senate and House floor today, if passed, could have detrimental effects on immigrant communities and Florida's economy.
To read a summary of each bill, please click here.
NASW-FL stands unequivocally against any legislation that harms immigrants, fosters racial profiling, or imposes restrictive measures on the delivery of confidential and ethical services. Such actions directly conflict with the core values outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics.
Call to Action:
We urge you to contact your state legislators immediately and advocate for a "No" vote on these harmful measures.
- Email your legislator: Utilize our Voter Voice campaign tool to contact your Florida Representative and Senator.
- Stay Informed: Monitor the progress of these bills - Bill Actions for 1/26/2025 - The Florida Senate
- Watch the Senate and House Debates on the Florida Channel.
- Share our social media posts on your pages and spread the word.
Your voice is crucial in this matter. By advocating against these measures, you help protect the rights and well-being of immigrant communities and uphold the democratic process in Florida.
NASW-FL will continue to fight against inequitable legislation and support each other with empathy, which our NASW Code of Ethics guides.