HB 1077 Summary

• Establishes the "Arthur G. Dozier School and Okeechobee School Abuse Victim Certification Act" to certify victims of physical or sexual abuse at these two reform schools between 1940 and 1975

• Requires applicants to submit to the Department of State by September 1, 2019, an affidavit of abuse, documentation of confinement from state archives, and current photographic identification

• Prohibits estates or personal representatives of deceased persons from submitting applications on behalf of decedents

• Establishes a 30-day initial review period for the Department of State to examine applications and request corrections, with applicants having 15 days to respond, followed by a 90-day processing period

• Requires the Department of State to certify all applicants meeting requirements and submit a complete list of certified victims to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House by December 31, 2019