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FL H0351
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Wyman Duggan
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 782.065, Florida Statutes, to add firefighters (as defined in s. 633.102) to the list of protected personnel eligible for enhanced sentencing protections
- Requires mandatory life imprisonment without eligibility for release for murder or attempted murder committed against a firefighter engaged in lawful performance of duty
- Extends existing protections that already apply to law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and correctional probation officers to include firefighters
- Covers first, second, and third degree murder as well as attempted murder and attempted felony murder offenses
- Effective date: October 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Offenses Against Firefighters
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee11/5/2021
Full Bill Text
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