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FL H0677
Bill
Status
Failed
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Smith
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AI Summary
- Creates Florida Statute 836.12 requiring website operators to remove names and personal information (including photographs or digital images) of persons charged with crimes within 15 days of written notification if the person is acquitted, charges are dropped, or charges are resolved without conviction
- Removal of information must be provided at no charge to the person
- Website operators who fail to remove the information face a civil penalty of $100 per instance per week
- After 45 days of non-compliance, failure to remove information creates a presumption of defamation of character
- Effective date: October 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Websites Containing Information Concerning Persons Charged with Crimes
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
5/3/2013
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/20/2013
Full Bill Text
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