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FL S0060

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Status

Introduced

7/31/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Florida A&M University to appropriate funds and compensate Robert Champion, Sr., and Pam Champion for the wrongful death of their son, Robert Champion, Jr., who died during a hazing incident on November 19, 2011.

  • Robert Champion, Jr., a 26-year-old drum major, died of hemorrhagic shock after being brutally assaulted during a hazing ritual called the "cross-over" on a university-chartered bus following the Florida Classic football game.

  • Finds that Florida A&M University failed to implement effective anti-hazing policies and enforcement despite knowledge of an entrenched hazing culture and prior complaints, contributing to the student's death.

  • Limits attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses to no more than 25 percent of the amount awarded under this act.

  • Establishes that the compensation provided constitutes the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from Robert Champion, Jr.'s wrongful death.

Legislative Description

Relief of Champion by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

10/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Special Master On Claim Bills8/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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