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FL S1006

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Alan Hays

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 901.15 to expand the circumstances under which law enforcement officers may make warrantless arrests for traffic violations

  • Allows officers to rely on information received from first responders at traffic crash scenes, in addition to fellow law enforcement officers, to make warrantless arrests

  • Applies to violations of Chapter 316 (Florida's traffic laws) when the first responder provides reasonable and proper identification of the vehicle and the violation

  • Effective date of July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Warrantless Arrests

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/17/2015

Full Bill Text

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