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FL S1476

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Victor Torres

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a "Camo Alert" system for missing at-risk veterans, defined as military veterans or active duty members suffering from mental illness (including PTSD), traumatic brain injury, or who are concerned about their own mental stability

  • Establishes a voluntary Camo Alert Registry within the Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse, requiring veterans or their legal guardians to opt-in before a Camo Alert can be issued on their behalf

  • Provides civil liability immunity for the Department of Law Enforcement, law enforcement agencies, media outlets, and other entities that record, transmit, or release Camo Alert information in good faith

  • Makes knowingly and intentionally causing a false Camo Alert a first-degree misdemeanor

  • Requires removal and expungement of a veteran's information from the registry within 30 days of receiving a written request from the veteran or their legal guardian

Legislative Description

Missing Persons

Last Action

Died in Military and Veterans Affairs and Space

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans Affairs and Space1/13/2020

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