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FL H0589
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Wyman Duggan
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 782.065, Florida Statutes, to add firefighters to the list of protected personnel eligible for enhanced murder penalties
- Requires mandatory life imprisonment without eligibility for release for defendants convicted of first, second, or third degree murder, attempted murder, or attempted felony murder when the victim is a firefighter engaged in lawful duties
- Firefighters are defined according to Section 633.102, Florida Statutes
- Expands existing protections that already cover law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and correctional probation officers (including part-time and auxiliary personnel)
- Effective date: October 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Offenses Against Firefighters
Last Action
Died on Calendar
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/4/2020
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/16/2020
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/25/2019
Full Bill Text
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