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FL S1194

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Corey Simon

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new section 836.131 of Florida Statutes, establishing the crime of falsely personating another person
  • Prohibits knowingly performing an act while impersonating someone else if that act could reasonably be expected to subject the impersonated person to civil liability, criminal liability, or any other charge, forfeiture, or penalty
  • Requires the act to be performed with intent to unlawfully gain a benefit for oneself or another, or to injure or defraud another person
  • Classifies a violation as a third-degree felony, punishable under Florida sentencing statutes (ss. 775.082, 775.083, or 775.084), which carry up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine
  • Sponsored by Senator Simon with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

False Personation

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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