Loading chat...
FL S1824
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2010
Primary Sponsor
Victor Crist
Click for details
AI Summary
- Prohibits persons from falsely representing themselves as members of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard when soliciting charitable contributions or participating in charitable sales promotions
- Prohibits wearing military uniforms, medals, or insignia while misrepresenting military status and soliciting charitable contributions
- Creates criminal offense of unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia as a third-degree felony, punishable under Florida Statutes sections 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084
- Amends existing solicitation law to clarify that false representation of Armed Forces or National Guard membership is prohibited conduct
- Effective October 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Misrepresentation of Military Status [CPSC]
Last Action
Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00932; Substituted CS/HB 1455 -SJ 00932; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1455 (Ch. 2010-181) -SJ 00932
4/28/2010
Committee Referrals
Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations4/8/2010
Criminal Justice3/15/2010
Commerce2/17/2010
Full Bill Text
No bill text available