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FL H0899
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Casello
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AI Summary
- Creates the Purple Alert system to locate missing adults with mental or cognitive disabilities, intellectual or developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or other physical, mental, or emotional disabilities not related to substance abuse
- Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate with the Department of Transportation, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Department of the Lottery, and local law enforcement to implement the alert system
- Authorizes activation of dynamic message signs on state highways and distribution of alerts through lottery terminals at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets when an identifiable vehicle is involved
- Provides civil liability immunity for agencies, employees, media, and other entities that comply in good faith with Purple Alert requests
- Appropriates $152,836 in recurring funds and $170,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Law Enforcement, with three full-time positions authorized, effective July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Purple Alert
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/12/2019
Full Bill Text
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