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FL S1106

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases criminal penalties for soliciting another to commit prostitution to a first-degree misdemeanor for first offense, third-degree felony for second offense, and second-degree felony for third or subsequent offenses.

  • Requires persons convicted of soliciting prostitution to perform 100 hours of community service and attend an education program about prostitution and human trafficking.

  • Imposes a mandatory minimum 10-day jail sentence for second or subsequent convictions of soliciting prostitution.

  • Authorizes courts to impound or immobilize vehicles used in soliciting prostitution for up to 60 days, with exceptions for vehicles stolen, used solely by employees, or owned by families with no other transportation.

  • Allows human trafficking victims to file expunction petitions in any court in the circuit where they were arrested (not just the original court) and permits advocates to attend expunction hearings with the victim.

Legislative Description

Human Trafficking

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 465 (Ch. 2015-145), HB 467 (Ch. 2015-146), HB 469 (Ch. 2015-147)

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/10/2015
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice3/24/2015
Criminal Justice2/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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