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FL S1030
Bill
Status
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
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Adds substance addiction predating the offense as a mitigating circumstance for downward sentencing departures for crimes committed on or after July 1, 2019.
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Expands mental disorder mitigation to include substance addiction treatment needs (previously only applied to mental disorders unrelated to substance abuse and physical disabilities).
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Maintains prohibition on substance abuse or addiction as a mitigating factor for offenses committed before July 1, 2019, except through drug court program participation with 60 or fewer sentence points.
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Establishes that substance addiction, including intoxication at the time of offense, cannot justify downward departure for pre-July 1, 2019 offenses except in limited drug court circumstances.
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Updates related statutory references in sections 775.08435, 921.002, and 921.00265 to reflect the expanded mitigating circumstances for sentencing departures.
Legislative Description
Mitigating Circumstances in Sentencing
Last Action
Died in Appropriations
5/3/2019