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FL H0573

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Webster Barnaby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from ordering a child, parent, legal guardian, or eligible young adult to pay fees for the cost of supervision or cost of care under Florida's juvenile justice system (s. 985.039, F.S.)
  • Makes all outstanding balances for previously ordered supervision or care fees unenforceable and uncollectable as of July 1, 2023, with court orders imposing such costs to be vacated by January 1, 2024
  • Declares all unsatisfied civil judgments based on unpaid supervision or care fees null and void, and voids all warrants issued solely for failure to pay such fees or appear at hearings related to payment
  • Provides immediate eligibility for driver license reinstatement for any child, parent, or guardian whose license was suspended solely for nonpayment of these fees
  • Repeals s. 985.514, F.S., relating to responsibility for cost of care and fees, and removes the requirement that parents provide specific identifying information (SSN, driver license number, etc.) for fee compliance purposes; effective July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Costs of Supervision or Care of Children

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

2/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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