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FL H6015

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Cord Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 775.01, Florida Statutes, which adopted the common law of England for crimes and punishments when no existing Florida statute applies

  • Eliminates the use of English common law as a basis for criminal prosecution in Florida when statutory law does not address a particular offense

  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Criminal Common Law

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

11/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/3/2017

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