FL H7069

Creates section 775.022, Florida Statutes, defining "criminal statute" as chapters 775-896 and any state law prohibiting an act or omission with a criminal penalty.

Provides that reenacting, revising, or amending a criminal statute shall not be considered a repeal under Article X, Section 9 of the State Constitution.

Establishes that amendments to criminal statutes operate prospectively only and do not affect prior prosecutions, violations based on prior conduct, or prior penalties unless expressly stated.

Declares legislative intent to preclude application of the common law doctrine of abatement to reenactments, revisions, or amendments of criminal statutes.

Specifies that cross-references to any Florida Statutes chapter, section, or subdivision within a criminal statute constitute a general reference under the incorporation by reference doctrine.