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FL H0165

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Adam Hattersley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for most sexual offenses under Chapter 794, allowing prosecution at any time, except for offenses already barred from prosecution on or before July 1, 2019

  • Excludes certain violations from the statute of limitations change, including s. 794.024, s. 794.026, s. 794.027, s. 794.03, and s. 794.075

  • Requires the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to incorporate training on interviewing traumatized victims, including the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview technique

  • Training must emphasize a victim-centered approach combined with understanding of how individuals process traumatic events

  • Effective date of July 1, 2019; cited as the "Me Too No More Act"

Legislative Description

Prosecution of Sexual Offenses

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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