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FL S0098

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

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 (including the chair), 4 by the Senate President, 4 by the House Speaker, a Florida Sheriffs Association representative, a Florida Police Chiefs Association representative, and the Secretary of Children and Families or designee
  • Requires that 2 Senate appointees and 2 House appointees be members of the Legislative Black Caucus; all members must be appointed by August 1, 2024, and serve without compensation but receive per diem and travel reimbursement
  • 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
  • Report on findings and recommendations due to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by June 1, 2026, with the task force expiring June 30, 2026

Legislative Description

Community Violence Task Force

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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