FL S0158

Expands Florida Statute 843.22 to apply to all felony offenses, rather than burglary only, when a person crosses county lines with intent to commit the crime in a different county than their county of residence.

Defines "felony offense" to include burglary under s. 810.02 and grand theft under s. 812.014, as well as attempts, solicitations, or conspiracies to commit these offenses.

Removes the requirement that a person's cross-county travel must be for the purpose of thwarting law enforcement tracking of stolen items in order to trigger reclassification.

Reclassifies qualifying felony offenses to the next higher degree when committed in a county other than the offender's county of residence, affecting sentencing under chapter 921 and incentive gain time eligibility under chapter 944.

Takes effect October 1, 2022.