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FL H8041
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Watson
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AI Summary
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Designates September 2018 as "Violence Prevention and Awareness Month" in Florida.
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Notes that Florida reported 1,108 homicides, 7,583 rapes, 59,678 aggravated assaults, and 20,132 robberies in 2016.
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Highlights that Florida has the 5th highest violent crime rate and 23rd highest homicide rate in the United States.
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References the June 12, 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando in which 49 people were killed and 53 wounded.
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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
No bill text available