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FL S1010
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the list of officials protected under false personation laws to include firefighters and fire/arson investigators of the Department of Financial Services, while removing officers of the Department of Transportation
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Adds "fire department" to the list of protected terms that cannot be falsely displayed on badges, insignia, uniforms, or vehicles with intent to mislead others
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Changes the legal standard from whether an item "could deceive a reasonable person" to requiring "intent to mislead or cause another person to believe" the individual is authorized to use such items
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Defines "watchman" as a security officer licensed under chapter 493
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Maintains penalty structure: third-degree felony for false personation, escalating to second-degree felony if committed during another felony, and first-degree felony if death or personal injury results
Legislative Description
False Personation
Last Action
Chapter No. 2015-29
5/15/2015