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FL H0759

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Clovis Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida's human trafficking statute (s. 787.06) to require proceeds from seized property to first pay restitution to victims, with remaining assets going to the Crimes Compensation Trust Fund

  • Mandates restitution for defendants convicted of human trafficking, sexual battery, prostitution, voyeurism, child abuse, or obscenity offenses involving minor victims

  • Restitution must cover rehabilitation costs including psychological/medical treatment, transportation, temporary housing, child care, attorney fees, victim advocate fees, and the value of the minor's labor under Fair Labor Standards Act wage provisions

  • Minor victims remain eligible for restitution even if they return to their home country or leave the jurisdiction

  • Courts must consider defendant's financial circumstances when specifying payment terms and may amend restitution orders if defendants fail to pay as ordered; effective date July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Human Trafficking

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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