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FL H0093

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

LaVon Bracy Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates s. 83.555, Florida Statutes, to shield landlords, their managers, and agents from liability solely for renting a dwelling unit to a tenant with a criminal record
  • Immunity does not apply if the tenant's offense involved murder, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual battery, burglary, armed robbery, child abuse/neglect, solicitation of prostitution, criminal attempts/solicitation/conspiracy, or enhanced drug trafficking penalties — and the landlord knew or should have reasonably known of the conviction or plea
  • Immunity also does not apply if the tenant is required to register as a sexual offender under s. 943.0435 and the landlord knew or should have reasonably known of that status
  • Explicitly states the new section does not create or expand any existing cause of action against landlords
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Liability for Renting to Persons with Criminal Records

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee1/10/2023

Full Bill Text

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