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FL S0902

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Darryl Rouson

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits mandatory minimum sentences for aggravated assault or attempted aggravated assault committed before July 1, 2016, retroactively applying a 2016 law change that removed these offenses from mandatory minimum eligibility

  • Requires resentencing for individuals currently serving mandatory minimum terms for aggravated assault or attempted aggravated assault committed before July 1, 2016, with eligibility for gain-time previously denied

  • Retroactively applies 2019 changes to trafficking thresholds for hydrocodone and codeine, establishing new penalty tiers: 4-28 grams (no mandatory minimum), 28-50 grams (3 years, $50,000 fine), 50-100 grams (7 years, $100,000 fine), 100-300 grams (15 years, $500,000 fine), 300+ grams (25 years, $500,000 fine)

  • Retroactively applies 2014 changes to oxycodone trafficking thresholds: 4-7 grams (no mandatory minimum), 7-14 grams (3 years, $50,000 fine), 14-25 grams (7 years, $100,000 fine), 25-100 grams (15 years, $500,000 fine), 100+ grams (25 years, $500,000 fine)

  • Establishes resentencing procedures requiring Department of Corrections notification, sentence review hearings in original court, right to counsel including appointed public defender, and written findings if resentencing is denied

Legislative Description

Sentencing

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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