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FL S0370

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "human trafficking" in the prostitution statute by referencing the existing definition in Florida law (s. 787.06)

  • Requires a mandatory 30-day incarceration period for anyone convicted of soliciting prostitution when the person solicited is a victim of human trafficking

  • Specifies that the 30-day mandatory sentence for human trafficking victims must be served consecutively to the existing 10-day minimum sentence for repeat solicitation offenses

  • Maintains existing penalties: first-degree misdemeanor for first offense, third-degree felony for second offense, and second-degree felony for third or subsequent offense

  • Effective date: October 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Victims of Human Trafficking

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/13/2019
Criminal Justice1/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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