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FL H0027

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Benjamin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates s. 901.001, F.S., to abrogate the common-law right of citizen's arrest and prohibit any private person who is not a law enforcement officer (as defined in s. 943.10(1)) from arresting another person for a state law violation
  • Exempts law enforcement officers acting outside their jurisdiction, who may arrest a person committing a felony in their presence or when they have probable cause to believe the person committed a felony
  • Exempts any person who detains, without use of deadly force, someone who has illegally entered their dwelling, vehicle, or vessel, and holds that person until law enforcement arrives
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Citizen's Arrest

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/5/2023

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