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FL H6061
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Dotie Joseph
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AI Summary
- Limits liability for incarceration and correctional costs to only persons convicted of capital or life felonies, who would owe a liquidated damage amount of $250,000 to the state and its local subdivisions
- Eliminates the existing $50 per day liquidated damage assessment for incarceration costs imposed on offenders convicted of offenses other than capital or life felonies
- Removes the general provision that all convicted offenders are liable for incarceration and correctional costs upon conviction
- Amends section 960.293, Florida Statutes (Determination of damages and losses)
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Costs of Incarceration
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee2/22/2021
Full Bill Text
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