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FL H0113

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michael Grieco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands enhanced penalty protections under Florida's assault/battery statute (s. 784.07) to include code enforcement officers, state and local park employees, and certified lifeguards when performing their lawful duties
  • Reclassifies assault from second-degree misdemeanor to first-degree misdemeanor, battery from first-degree misdemeanor to third-degree felony, aggravated assault from third-degree felony to second-degree felony, and aggravated battery from second-degree felony to first-degree felony when committed against covered personnel
  • Maintains existing mandatory minimum sentences of 3 years imprisonment for aggravated assault and 5 years for aggravated battery when committed against law enforcement officers
  • Reenacts related statutes regarding HIV testing requirements, Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund assessments, Criminal Punishment Code rankings, and domestic violence/rape crisis center surcharges to incorporate the amendments
  • Effective date: October 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Assault or Battery

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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