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FL S1456

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds human trafficking (committing or attempting) to the list of felonies that trigger mandatory minimum sentences of 10, 20, or 25 years imprisonment when a firearm or destructive device is possessed or discharged during commission of the offense.

  • Increases maximum detention periods for minors violating firearm possession laws from 3 to 5 days for first offense and from 15 to 21 days for second or subsequent offenses in secure detention facilities.

  • Elevates theft of a firearm to grand theft of the second degree (instead of third degree) when the offender has a prior conviction for grand theft of a firearm.

  • Requires courts to consider a juvenile's unlawful possession or use of a firearm when determining detention and risk assessment, and mandates secure detention for juveniles charged with firearm possession or use offenses.

  • Allows courts to extend secure detention for juveniles charged with firearm-related offenses by up to 21 days at a time and updates the Criminal Punishment Code offense severity ranking chart to reflect the new firearm theft penalties.

Legislative Description

Firearm Offenses

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1465 (Ch. 2023-87)

5/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy3/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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