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FL H8041

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2018 as "Violence Prevention and Awareness Month" in Florida.

  • Notes that Florida reported 1,108 homicides, 7,583 rapes, 59,678 aggravated assaults, and 20,132 robberies in 2016.

  • Highlights that Florida has the 5th highest violent crime rate and 23rd highest homicide rate in the United States.

  • References the June 12, 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando in which 49 people were killed and 53 wounded.

  • Acknowledges violence prevention projects in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Marion counties as models for raising awareness and preventing violence.

Legislative Description

Violence Prevention and Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

2/14/2018

Full Bill Text

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