Loading chat...

FL S0116

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Rules

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest individuals without a warrant when they have probable cause to believe the person committed a criminal street racing violation under s. 316.191(2)

  • Changes the standard for warrantless arrest from officer "determines" a person was racing to officer "has probable cause to believe" a violation occurred

  • Adds racing violations to the list of offenses in s. 901.15 for which warrantless arrests are permitted

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing courts to order impoundment or immobilization of vehicles used in racing violations for up to 30 business days

  • Effective date of July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Racing

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 611 (Ch. 2019-125)

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/19/2019
Judiciary3/5/2019
Criminal Justice2/20/2019
Infrastructure and Security1/10/2019

Full Bill Text

No bill text available