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FL H0341

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

CS/CS/HB 341 Summary

  • Defines "female genitals" to include labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, vulva, hymen, and vagina across multiple Florida statutes related to sexual offenses.

  • Revises definitions of sexual battery, sexual bestiality, sexual activity, and sexual abuse throughout Florida criminal code to use "female genitals" instead of "vagina" for more comprehensive coverage.

  • Requires disclosure of HIV test results to crime victims (or their legal guardians) when an inmate arrested for sexual offenses involving female genital penetration requests testing.

  • Updates cross-references in sections 395.0197, 415.102, and 847.0141 to align with revised sexual offense definitions.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Sexual Offenses Definitions

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 692

3/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/15/2022
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee2/10/2022
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee11/5/2021

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