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FL H0037
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jose Oliva
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statutes s. 837.055 to add a third-degree felony charge for knowingly and willfully giving false information to law enforcement during a missing person investigation involving a child 16 years of age or younger
- Third-degree felony applies only when the person intends to mislead the officer or impede the investigation AND the child suffers great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death
- Retains existing first-degree misdemeanor penalty for giving false information during missing person or felony criminal investigations when the enhanced harm condition is not met
- Effective date is October 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Knowingly and Willfully Giving False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer
Last Action
Ordered enrolled -HJ 1243
3/8/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/14/2012
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/27/2012
Criminal Justice Subcommittee9/15/2011
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