Florida’s Children Need You NOW: Tell the Senate to Vote on HB 1539 Before Time Runs Out!
Act Now to Shield Florida’s Kids from Harmful Materials!
Dear Florida Patriots,
The clock is ticking, and our children’s safety hangs in the balance. House Bill 1539, Materials Harmful to Minors, is a critical piece of legislation that passed the Florida House on April 24, 2025, with a decisive 81-29 vote. But it’s stalled in the Senate, and with the 2025 legislative session ending THIS FRIDAY, May 2, 2025, we have mere days to act. This bill is our chance to protect Florida’s kids from obscene and pornographic materials in public school libraries and classrooms, reinforcing parental rights and shielding young minds from harm. We cannot let it die in the Senate!
Why HB 1539 Matters
HB 1539, Materials Harmful to Minors, defines “harmful to minors” and revises the list of classroom materials subject to objection by parents or residents. It strengthens Florida’s ability to remove explicit content—such as depictions of sexual conduct, nudity, or violence—that has no place in K-12 schools. By closing loopholes in existing laws, like the Miller Test’s “literary value” exemption, HB 1539 ensures that materials meeting Florida’s definition of pornography (under Statute 847.012) are removed, aligning with the U.S. Supreme Court’s precedent in Ginsberg v. New York (1968), which affirmed minors have no right to access obscene content.
Research shows exposure to explicit materials can lead to anxiety, stress, and even addiction in youth. HB 1539 empowers parents, protects children’s mental health, and upholds community values by ensuring schools are safe, age-appropriate learning environments.
The Urgency: Time Is Running Out
As of April 29, 2025, HB 1539 awaits a Senate Rules Committee hearing and inclusion on the Special Order Calendar for a floor vote. It’s not yet scheduled, and the session ends in three days. The Senate must act NOW, or this bill—and our children’s protection—will be lost. Posts on X highlight the urgency, with supporters rallying to flood the Senate with calls and emails to prioritize HB 1539.
Have You Seen What’s in Our School Libraries?
Explicit materials, including graphic depictions of sexual acts, remain accessible to kids as young as 13 due to outdated loopholes. WARNING: The content in some school library books is not suitable for children. HB 1539 ensures these materials are removed, giving parents a stronger voice to challenge inappropriate content and schools a clear mandate to act swiftly.
Take Action TODAY!
Your voice can make the difference. Call and email Senate President Ben Albritton and Rules Committee Chair Kathleen Passidomo RIGHT NOW to demand they schedule HB 1539 for a Rules Committee hearing and Senate floor vote before Friday. It takes just two minutes to send a pre-written email or make a quick call—do it for Florida’s kids!
Quick Option: Use this pre-written email to contact the Florida Senate in two minutes.
Opposition and Why We Must Push Back
Some Democrats and advocacy groups, like those cited in recent X posts, argue HB 1539 risks censorship or overreach, claiming it could limit educational materials. Watch below as legislators openly speak out against HB 1539, a bill to remove pornographic books from schools: “It’s about exerting control over what our kids are allowed to learn… It’s gonna cost us.”
URGENT Action Steps:
Email NOW: Send the pre-written email to the Florida Senate or directly to Albritton and Passidomo.
Call TODAY: Contact Albritton and Passidomo repeatedly until HB 1539 is scheduled.
Follow Up: Keep calling to confirm action is taken.
Share This Alert: Rally your friends, family, and community to flood the Senate with calls and emails. Share on social media, in group chats, and at church.
But this isn’t about banning books—it’s about ensuring age-appropriate content in schools. Adults can access these materials freely; our focus is protecting impressionable children, as affirmed by Ginsberg v. New York. We must counter this narrative with a unified voice for our kids’ safety.
This Is Our Final Stand
Florida Patriots, this is our moment to protect our children and uphold our values. HB 1539 is a commonsense bill backed by strong House support and legal precedent. But it needs YOUR voice to cross the finish line in the Senate. Call, email, and share TODAY—every second counts. Let’s ensure HB 1539 passes before the session ends on Friday, May 2, 2025. Our kids’ future depends on it!
Sample Email Script:
Subject: Please Take Immediate Action on HB 1539!
Dear Senate President Albritton/Senator Passidomo,
Please schedule HB 1539, Materials Harmful to Minors, for a Rules Committee hearing and Senate floor vote TODAY! Passed by the House 81-29, this bill protects our children from obscene materials in schools and upholds parental rights. The session ends Friday—act now to safeguard Florida’s kids!
Sincerely,
[Your Name], [Your County]
Sample Call Script:
“Hello, my name is [Your Name] from [Your County], Florida. I’m calling to urge Senate President Albritton/Senator Passidomo to schedule House Bill 1539 for a Rules Committee hearing and Senate floor vote TODAY. Passed by the House 81-29, HB 1539 protects kids from harmful school materials and supports parental rights. The session ends Friday—please act immediately! I’ll follow up. Thank you.”