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FL H0285

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Benjamin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Florida Statute section 951.225 authorizing specified elected and appointed officials to visit county and municipal detention facilities at their pleasure.

  • Grants visitation rights to members of county and municipal governing bodies, Members of the Legislature, state court judges, the state attorney, the public defender, and regional counsel.

  • Limits visitation authorization to officials serving the specific county or municipality where the detention facility is located.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Visiting County and Municipal Detention Facilities

Last Action

Died on Second Reading Calendar

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2022
Public Integrity and Elections Committee2/3/2022
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee10/22/2021

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