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FL H0849

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits placing a noose in a public place in Florida.
  • Prohibits placing a noose on another person's property without obtaining written permission from the owner or occupier.
  • Prohibits displaying a noose in any exhibit with the intent to intimidate, prevent lawful acts, or cause unlawful acts.
  • Applies only when the person placed the noose with intent to deprive persons of equal protection, interfere with rights, or intimidate or harass another person.
  • Violation constitutes a first-degree misdemeanor, effective July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Public Display of a Noose

Last Action

Died in Committee on Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy2/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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