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FL H0125
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Katie Edwards
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AI Summary
- Creates new category of "domestic violence advocacy organizations" defined as organizations providing services to domestic violence victims as their primary mission without operating a residential facility
- Establishes "domestic violence referral services" as organizations that provide referrals to victims but do not operate facilities
- Requires domestic violence advocacy organizations to obtain certification from the Department of Children and Families and comply with existing standards under s. 39.905(1)(b)-(g)
- Grants the department authority to deny, suspend, or revoke certification of advocacy organizations that fail to meet requirements
- Expands law enforcement referral duties to include certified domestic violence advocacy organizations and referral services, not just domestic violence centers
- Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Domestic Violence Organizations
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
1/12/2015
Committee Referrals
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee1/8/2015
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