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FL S0632

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 871.015, Florida Statutes, to prohibit picketing and other disruptive protest activities within 500 feet of funeral, burial, or memorial service locations
  • Protects funerals and memorial services for military service members, emergency response workers, elected officials, and minors
  • Prohibits picketing and protest activities during the service and for 1 hour before and 1 hour after the service at residences, cemeteries, funeral homes, houses of worship, or other service locations
  • Violation constitutes a first-degree misdemeanor under Florida Statutes sections 775.082 or 775.083
  • Effective date is October 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Funerals, Burials, and Memorial Services

Last Action

Laid on Table -SJ 770

3/2/2012

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/7/2012
Regulated Industries11/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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