Thank you to everyone who helped to make the recent demonstration calling for a ban on the use of the electroshock device in Florida a success!

Bills to ban the use of electroshock and psychosurgery on children in Florida have been filed and this event was timed to support the passage of the bills.

Senate Bill 252: Psychiatric Treatments filed by Senator Osgood and House Bill 255: Psychiatric Treatments filed by Rep. Amesty are identical bills and they are calling for the banning of ECT and psychosurgery on anyone younger than 18 in the state of Florida. 

While CCHR FL, has been asking for a total ban on ECT, this is a good stepping stone and CCHR FL is supporting these bills.

Thank you again and please watch for alerts on the above named bills.

Best regards,

Samuel Guillard

Executive Director

Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida