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More than 11-thousand petitions were pushed by mothers from across Florida urging the governor to veto a bill that would change sick-time laws across the state.

If Governor Scott signs Housebill 6-5-5 into law, it will remove any local government laws which require businesses to offer sick time benefits to employees. Those for the bill say it creates more jobs in the state and a more competitive environment. While opponents say the bill wrongfully discriminates against women and Florida’s poorest people. “A mother like me should not have to make a choice around whether or not to care for my children when they are sick…or losing a days pay of work,” said Orlando mother Denise Diaz.

The bill has yet to make it to the governor’s desk.