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FL H0871
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Chase Tramont
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AI Summary
- Trial court judges may not accept a guilty or no contest plea to a reduced charge (including reckless driving) for a DUI offense unless the judge finds a good faith basis for the reduction or the defendant successfully completes a DUI diversion program
- Refusal to submit to a lawful breath or urine test is reclassified from a first degree misdemeanor to a second degree misdemeanor for a first refusal, while subsequent refusals by persons with a prior suspension or fine remain a first degree misdemeanor
- Judicial circuits are authorized to create DUI diversion programs, with program terms and conditions required to be published on the state attorney's office website; successful completion must be reported to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and notated on the participant's driving record
- A person who successfully completes a DUI diversion program is permanently ineligible for future participation in such a program
- Courts are prohibited from suspending, deferring, or withholding adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for violations of DUI laws (s. 316.193), refusal to submit to testing (s. 316.1939), motor vehicle manslaughter, or vehicular homicide; effective October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Driving Under the Influence
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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