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FL H6003
CL
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gottlieb
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $1.722 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate Sidney Holmes for 34 years of wrongful incarceration after his 1989 armed robbery conviction was vacated on March 13, 2023, based on findings that he was highly likely misidentified and factually innocent
- Waives tuition and fees for Mr. Holmes for up to 120 hours of instruction at any Florida career center, Florida College System institution, or state university, contingent on meeting admission and academic progress requirements
- Prohibits funds awarded under the act from being used for attorney or lobbying fees, and bars Mr. Holmes from submitting a separate compensation application under Chapter 961, Florida Statutes, for which he is ineligible due to prior unrelated felony convictions
- Requires Mr. Holmes to reimburse the state if he later obtains a civil judgment or settlement related to his wrongful incarceration, with the Department of Legal Affairs filing a lien on any such recovery equal to the compensation paid under the act
- Voids any unused benefits under the act if a future judicial determination concludes Mr. Holmes participated in the armed robbery for which he was incarcerated
Legislative Description
Relief/Sidney Holmes/State of Florida
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/25/2024
Civil Justice Subcommittee10/5/2023
Full Bill Text
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