The Human Rights Campaign said Wednesday it would not accept donations from Disney until it took “meaningful action” over the bill. Disney came under fire for not immediately opposing the bill, especially as the Orlando Sun Sentinel reported that the company funded every politician who sponsored it (the company noted it donates to both Democratic and Republican lawmakers). Ron DeSantis is largely expected to do so. It has not yet been signed into law, though Gov. Known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the legislation limits how gender identity and sexual orientation can be discussed in schools, and completely prohibits the subjects until third grade. Key Backgroundĭisney has a substantial presence in Florida, where both the House and the Senate have passed the Parental Rights in Education bill (HB 1557). We will not stand for this anymore,” the group’s open letter reads. “By supporting the politicians who brought this legislation and not taking a public stand against it, Chapek and leadership have made it clear they are more than willing to sacrifice their employees’ health and wellness in service of the bottom line. Forbes has reached out to The Walt Disney Company for comment.
