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FL H0597
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Chamberlin
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 316.1935, F.S., to establish mandatory minimum sentences for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer: 364 days' imprisonment for a first offense, 5 years for a second offense, and 8 years for a third or subsequent offense
- Requires a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years' imprisonment — in addition to the base mandatory minimums — for fleeing at high speed with wanton disregard that causes serious bodily injury or death, or for aggravated fleeing/eluding with serious bodily injury or death
- Allows judges to order a pretrial diversion program for first-time offenders in lieu of a criminal conviction, requiring at minimum a 30-day vehicle impoundment and a 6-month driver license suspension
- Maintains existing felony classifications: third-degree felony for basic fleeing, second-degree felony for high-speed/wanton disregard fleeing or aggravated fleeing causing injury or property damage, and first-degree felony when serious bodily injury or death results
- Effective date of October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement Officer
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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