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FL S1824

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Victor Crist

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

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

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