Some walked off the job in protest.Īfter DeSantis signed the measure, Disney released a statement saying, 'Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that.' The Walt Disney Company, a powerful player in Florida politics, suspended its political donations in the state, and LGBTQ advocates who work for the company criticized CEO Bob Chapek for what they said was his slow response speaking out against the bill. Ron DeSantis' very public battle with the Walt Disney Company over support for the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' Bill, which DeSantis signed into law last month. The Florida House has passed the bill to repeal the Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which gave Disney special status over 50 years ago, allowing it to act as its own government on company property.
Florida removes Disney's special powers: DeSantis to sign repeal