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FL S0498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the prohibition on unmarried men and women cohabiting together under Florida Statutes section 798.02
  • Retains the offense of open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior as a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable under sections 775.082 or 775.083
  • Changes the statute to apply equally to any person (married or unmarried) engaging in open and gross lewdness, rather than specifically targeting unmarried cohabitants
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Repeal of a Prohibition on Cohabitation

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-188

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules12/2/2015
Judiciary11/18/2015
Criminal Justice10/21/2015

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