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FL H0875
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Chase Tramont
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AI Summary
- Enhances the criminal penalty for knowingly sheltering an unmarried minor for more than 24 hours without parental/guardian consent or law enforcement notification from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony under ss. 984.085 and 985.731, F.S.
- Enhances the criminal penalty for knowingly aiding an unmarried minor runaway — including helping obtain hotel lodging — without contacting the parent/guardian or law enforcement, from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony.
- Creates a legal presumption that a defendant knew the minor's age or acted in reckless disregard of it when proof establishes the person had not yet turned 18.
- Provides an affirmative defense if the defendant had reasonable cause to believe their actions were necessary to protect the minor from danger to the minor's welfare.
- Effective date of July 1, 2024; exempts authorized agents of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Children and Families from the sheltering prohibition.
Legislative Description
Aiding Unmarried Minors
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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