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FL S0098
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/20/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lori Berman
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AI Summary
- Grants victims of sexual violence or sexual exploitation (under Florida statutes covering human trafficking, sexual battery, prostitution, lewd conduct, and child exploitation) the right to prevent any person or entity from disclosing information or records that could identify them as a victim
- Requires express written consent from the victim before any person or entity may disclose or disseminate identifying information, including in response to public records requests or in any public proceeding
- Defines "victim" broadly to include minors, adults, adult survivors of childhood crimes, those suffering direct or threatened harm, lawful representatives, parents/guardians of minor victims, and next of kin of homicide victims
- Allows aggrieved victims to file civil actions for injunctive relief against non-governmental violators, with a required 5-business-day written notice period during which the violator may certify compliance to avoid the action; prevailing parties are entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs
- Protections apply from the moment a crime is committed regardless of whether a perpetrator is identified, arrested, or convicted, and do not apply if law enforcement concludes the reported crime was intentionally false; effective date is July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Victims of Crimes of Sexual Violence or Sexual Exploitation
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
1/4/2023
Full Bill Text
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