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FL H0611
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ben Albritton
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 837.05 to make giving false information to a law enforcement officer a third-degree felony if the person has a prior conviction for the same offense
- For oral false reports, a prior conviction triggers felony charges only if the officer's account is corroborated by audio/video recording, a written or recorded statement by the person, or testimony from a witness present during the statement
- False information communicated in writing automatically triggers felony charges upon a prior conviction, without need for additional corroboration
- Maintains existing law that knowingly giving false information about a capital felony is a third-degree felony regardless of prior convictions
- Takes effect October 1, 2013
Legislative Description
False Reports to Law Enforcement Officers
Last Action
Chapter No. 2013-117
6/6/2013
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice4/12/2013
Judiciary3/13/2013
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee3/8/2013
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/12/2013
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