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FL H0101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mackenson Bernard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 784.047 to expand violations of injunctions for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence
  • Adds "or being within 500 feet of" to existing language regarding approaching protected locations (residence, school, employment, frequented places)
  • Creates new violations including knowingly coming within 100 feet of the petitioner's motor vehicle and defacing or destroying the petitioner's personal property
  • Establishes violation for refusing to surrender firearms or ammunition when ordered by the court
  • All violations constitute first-degree misdemeanors punishable under Florida law, effective July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Violations of Injunctions for Protection

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 240 (Ch.

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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