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FL H0113
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gottlieb
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 784.07, F.S. to extend existing enhanced penalty reclassifications for assault or battery on law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and other specified officers to also cover family or household members (as defined in s. 741.28) of those persons
- Creates new s. 784.079, F.S. establishing the offense of assault or battery on courtroom personnel, defined as anyone employed by or performing contractual services in a courthouse or judicial facility directly related to a trial, hearing, grand jury, or other judicial proceeding, including attorneys, court reporters, probation officers, judges, bailiffs, and clerks
- Prohibits assault or battery on courtroom personnel acting in the course of their duties, or on their family or household members, regardless of whether the offense occurs on courthouse premises
- Makes a first violation of assault or battery on courtroom personnel a third-degree felony, and a second or subsequent violation a third-degree felony with a mandatory minimum imprisonment term of 3 years
- Effective date of October 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Enhanced Penalties for Assault or Battery
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/20/2021
Full Bill Text
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