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FL H0205
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Smith
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AI Summary
- Creates section 900.06 of Florida Statutes titled "Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defense Prohibition Act"
- Prohibits defendants from using a victim's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or nonviolent sexual advance as a defense to criminal charges, to excuse conduct, or to mitigate sentencing
- Defines "gay and transgender panic legal defense" as a legal strategy claiming a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity caused the defendant's criminal reaction
- Applies the prohibition regardless of whether the defendant's perception or belief about the victim's characteristics is accurate
- Takes effect July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee10/6/2021
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