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FL H0251
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Skidmore
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "petitioner" for risk protection orders under Florida law (s. 790.401) beyond law enforcement officers and agencies to include parents, stepparents, grandparents, legal guardians, spouses, and siblings of the respondent
- Allows family members and legal guardians to directly petition a court for a risk protection order, which previously could only be filed by law enforcement
- Permits non-law enforcement petitioners to file in the county where they reside or where the respondent resides
- Neither the petitioner nor the respondent is required to be represented by an attorney
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Risk Protection Orders
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/22/2021
Full Bill Text
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