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FL H0231
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 893.132, Florida Statutes, establishing a second-degree felony for any person 18 or older who, while unlawfully possessing fentanyl or fentanyl analogues, exposes a first responder to those substances resulting in an overdose or serious bodily injury
- Defines "first responder" to include law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics acting in their official capacity
- Defines "exposure" broadly to include ingestion, inhalation, needlestick injury, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes, whether intentional or unintentional
- Provides an affirmative defense if the first responder acted outside the scope of ordinary care generally exercised by members of their profession and thereby caused or substantially contributed to their own exposure
- Effective date is October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Exposures of First Responders to Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/24/2024
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/11/2024
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/2/2023
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