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FL S0892

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecution of first or second degree felony sexual battery (s. 794.011) for offenses not already barred as of July 1, 2020

  • Provides that limitation periods for sexual offense prosecutions cannot begin until DNA testing of sexual offense evidence kits is completed and results received by law enforcement

  • Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to create and maintain a statewide database tracking the location, processing status, and storage of sexual offense evidence kits and other DNA evidence

  • Mandates that alleged sexual assault victims receive notification of and access to information about their evidence kit, including tracking status, testing results, and any DNA matches to suspects

  • Allows DNA match notifications to victims to be delayed up to 90 days if disclosure would negatively affect the investigation

Legislative Description

Sexual Offenses

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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