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FL H0027
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Benjamin
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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
Full Bill Text
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