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FL H0745

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds marijuana (as defined in s. 381.986), hemp, and industrial hemp to the list of prohibited contraband in state correctional institutions, county detention facilities, and juvenile detention facilities/commitment programs

  • Prohibits vapor-generating electronic devices (vapes) in all three facility types, with violations classified as first-degree misdemeanors

  • Extends the prohibition on cellular phones and portable communication devices inside secure perimeters to county detention facilities and juvenile facilities (previously only applied to state correctional institutions)

  • Violations involving cellular phones/communication devices in county and juvenile facilities constitute third-degree felonies for county facilities and first-degree misdemeanors for juvenile facilities

  • Effective date: October 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Contraband in Specified Facilities

Last Action

Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/CS/SB 1286 passed

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2020
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/22/2020
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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