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FL H0383

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Fentrice Driskell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Community Violence Task Force within the Department of Law Enforcement to review system failures and causes of high crime rates and violence in urban core neighborhoods and communities
  • Task force consists of 14 members: 4 appointed by the Governor (one designated as chair), 4 by the Senate President (2 from the Legislative Black Caucus), 4 by the House Speaker (2 from the Legislative Black Caucus), a Florida Sheriffs Association representative, a Florida Police Chiefs Association representative, and the Secretary of Children and Families or designee, all appointed by August 1, 2024
  • Task force must develop recommendations for solutions, programs, services, and strategies to improve interagency communication between local and state agencies to reduce crime and violence in urban core communities
  • Members serve without compensation but receive per diem and travel reimbursement; meetings must be held in person (no teleconference or electronic means permitted)
  • Task force must submit a report on findings and recommendations to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by June 1, 2026, and expires June 30, 2026

Legislative Description

Community Violence Task Force

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/22/2023

Full Bill Text

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