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FL S0146
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/29/2011
Primary Sponsor
Oscar Braynon
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Jim King Keep Florida Working Act" to identify and evaluate employment restrictions on ex-offenders while protecting public health, safety, and welfare
- Requires state agencies and professional regulatory boards to submit reports by December 31, 2011, and every 4 years thereafter listing statutes or rules that disqualify convicted persons from employment or licensure after sentence completion
- Prohibits state agencies from denying licenses, permits, certificates, or employment based solely on lack of civil rights, with exception for concealed weapon or firearm licenses under chapter 790
- Allows employment denial only if a prior felony or first-degree misdemeanor conviction is directly related to the position and the disqualification is necessary and reasonably related to protecting public health, safety, and welfare
- Exempts law enforcement, correctional agencies, fire departments (with 4-year exclusion for felony convicts), and county or municipal positions critical to security or public safety from these requirements
Legislative Description
Criminal Justice
Last Action
Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (558007) -SJ 839
5/4/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/11/2011
Criminal Justice2/9/2011
Governmental Oversight and Accountability12/16/2010
Full Bill Text
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