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FL S1540

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires courts to order defendants arrested for domestic violence not to possess firearms or ammunition as a condition of bail if the court finds it would better ensure the safety of victims, their children, or others

  • Prohibits individuals with outstanding arrest warrants for domestic violence from possessing firearms or ammunition

  • Mandates the Department of Law Enforcement to check whether potential firearm buyers have been charged with domestic violence crimes or have outstanding domestic violence warrants during background checks

  • Authorizes courts to issue arrest warrants specifically for acts of domestic violence, expanding existing warrant authority

  • Updates cross-references in statutes governing private investigator licensing, concealed weapon licenses, and human trafficking victim expunction to conform with the new firearm prohibition provisions

Legislative Description

Domestic Violence

Last Action

Died in Infrastructure and Security

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Infrastructure and Security1/13/2020

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