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FL H0541
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Emily Slosberg-King
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AI Summary
- First or second degree felony sexual offenses (s. 794.011) against victims 16 or older reported within 72 hours may be prosecuted at any time with no statute of limitations
- For offenses not reported within 72 hours, prosecution must begin within 8 years; for offenses not barred by July 1, 2020, prosecution may be commenced at any time
- Statute of limitations does not begin until sexual offense evidence kit or DNA evidence processing is completed and results are received by law enforcement
- Department of Law Enforcement must create and maintain a statewide database to track location, processing status, and storage of sexual offense evidence kits accessible to law enforcement and victims
- Victims must be notified of and have access to tracking information, testing status, and DNA matches to suspects, though notification may be delayed up to 90 days if it would negatively affect the investigation
Legislative Description
Sexual Offenses
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/15/2019
Full Bill Text
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