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FL H0199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

CS/HB 199 - "Donna's Law"

  • Removes the statute of limitations for prosecuting sexual battery offenses (violations of s. 794.011) when the victim was younger than 18 years of age at the time the offense was committed
  • Allows prosecutions to be commenced at any time for qualifying sexual battery cases, regardless of how much time has passed
  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2020
  • Takes effect July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Sexual Battery Prosecution Time Limitation

Last Action

Chapter No. 2020-81

6/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/10/2020
Judiciary2/4/2020
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/20/2020
Criminal Justice Subcommittee9/25/2019

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