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FL H0555
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Replaces the requirement for a unanimous jury recommendation to impose a death sentence with a threshold of at least 8 out of 12 jurors recommending death
- Requires the court to impose life imprisonment without the possibility of parole if fewer than 8 jurors recommend a sentence of death
- Retains the requirement that the jury must unanimously find at least one aggravating factor beyond a reasonable doubt before a defendant becomes eligible for a death sentence
- Authorizes the court to override a jury's recommendation of death and instead impose life imprisonment without parole, but requires the court to include written reasons for not accepting the jury's recommended sentence
- Applies the same 8-juror threshold and procedures to both capital felonies (s. 921.141) and capital drug trafficking felonies (s. 921.142), with the act taking effect upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Sentencing Proceedings in Death Penalty Cases
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 450 (Ch. 2023-23)
4/13/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/15/2023
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee3/10/2023
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/7/2023
Full Bill Text
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