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FL S1754
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Florida Crisis Shelter Protection Act" establishing civil liability protections for nonprofit organizations operating crisis shelters for homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness
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Defines "crisis shelter" broadly to include emergency shelters, hurricane evacuation shelters, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, runaway shelters, and transitional shelters
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Extends liability protection to nonprofit organizations' subsidiaries, affiliates, foundations, boards of directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, donors, and agents
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Shields nonprofits from civil liability for acts or omissions related to providing temporary housing or support services when no remuneration is required from program participants, including liability for acts by third parties or the participants themselves
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Specifies that voluntary charitable contributions from program participants do not constitute "remuneration" that would void the liability protections, and clarifies the law does not override licensing requirements for social workers, therapists, or mental health counselors
Legislative Description
Limitation of Actions Against Crisis Shelters
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
3/14/2020