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HAVEN Act Signed Into Law, Expanding Protections for Survivors Across Florida

May 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Dalaguit Amy Task for House 22amytraskforflorida.mediateam@gmail.com Gainesville, FL, May 22, 2026 — Today, the Helping Abuse Victims Escape Now (HAVEN) Act was officially signed into law by Governor Ron...

Debate, Division, and Disappointment: Legislature Advances Contested Redistricting Map

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Dalaguit Amy Task for House 22amytraskforflorida.mediateam@gmail.com Today is a heavy day. Florida’s Constitution is unambiguous: we are not permitted to draw maps with the intent to favor or disfavor a political party, and yet,...

Agricultural Enclaves Law Takes Power From Our Communities and Hands It to Developers

Photo Credit: Alison Blakeslee. Contact: Samantha Dalaguit Amy Task for House 22amytraskforflorida.mediateam@gmail.com SB 686 was just signed into law- and it’s yet another major blow to home rule. This bill, sponsored by Sen. McClain and supported by my opponent Chad...

Amy Trask Draws Strong Community Turnout for First Town Hall in Gainesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Dalaguit Amy Task for House 22amytraskforflorida.mediateam@gmail.com Gainesville, FL, April 27, 2026 — Nearly two weeks ago, community members gathered for Amy Trask’s first town hall. The event stood out as an opportunity for...

Amy Trask Named 2026 Fierce Award Honoree of Greater Gainesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Victoria Hurles Amy Trask for House 22amytraskforflorida.mediateam@gmail.com Amy Trask Named 2026 Fierce Award Honoree of Greater Gainesville Gainesville, FL, March 15, 2026 — Earlier this month, Amy Trask was named a 2026 Fierce Award...

HAVEN Act Passes Florida House with Unanimous Vote, Heads to Governor’s Desk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Dalaguit Amy Trask for House 22amytraskforflorida.mediateam@gmail.com Tallahassee, FL, March 10, 2026 — Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed the Helping Abuse Victims Escape Now (HAVEN) Act with a unanimous...

Amy Trask Launches Florida House Campaign Into High Gear with Kickoff Party

Gainesville, FL, March 2, 2026 — Yesterday, Amy Trask,candidate for Florida House District 22, kicked her campaign into high gear with a Campaign Kickoff Party at Westside Park in Northwest Gainesville. The candidate was joined by early supporters, donors, and volunteers, who believe that Florida’s future should be shaped by a leader who has lived the consequences of broken policy.

HAVEN Act Passes Florida Senate With Unanimous Floor Vote

Gainesville, FL, January 29, 2026 — Today, Senate Minority Leader Senator Berman (D-26) and cosponsors spearheaded sweeping passage of the Helping Abuse Victims Escape Now (HAVEN) Act, in a 35-0 vote… Now, the HAVEN Act must pass in the Florida House before it can be signed into law.