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FL H6061

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dotie Joseph

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

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

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