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FL H0525

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Matt Gaetz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual battery (s. 794.011) when the victim was under 16 years of age at the time of the offense

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of sexual battery when the victim was under 16 years of age at the time of the offense

  • Applies only to actions and offenses that would not have been time-barred before July 1, 2010

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Statutes of Limitation for Sexual Battery [SPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-54

5/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council3/29/2010
Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations2/2/2010
Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy1/15/2010

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