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FL H0449
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Betty Reed
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Jim King Keep Florida Working Act" with a legislative goal to identify occupations restricted for ex-offenders while encouraging their employment in public safety-conscious manner
- Requires all state agencies with regulatory authority to submit reports by December 31, 2011, and every 4 years thereafter identifying statutes or rules that disqualify convicted persons from employment or licensure, evaluating whether restrictions are available to the public, and proposing less restrictive alternatives
- Amends section 112.011, Florida Statutes, effective January 1, 2012, to prohibit state agencies from denying licenses, permits, certificates, or employment based solely on lack of civil rights, while allowing denial if the crime was a felony or first-degree misdemeanor directly related to public health, safety, and welfare standards for that specific occupation
- Exempts law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies, fire departments (which may exclude applicants with prior felony convictions for 4 years after sentence completion), and county/municipal positions critical to security or public safety
- Establishes that violations may be challenged through administrative and judicial review procedures under chapter 120, Florida Statutes
Legislative Description
Criminal Justice
Last Action
Substituted CS/SB 146
4/26/2011
Committee Referrals
Government Operations Subcommittee2/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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