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FL H0037

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jose Oliva

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

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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