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FL S0354
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Task Force on Missing and Murdered African-American Women within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to advise the executive director and recommend measures to address and reduce violence against African-American women and girls
- Task force membership includes two state senators, two state representatives, law enforcement representatives, legal professionals, a medical examiner or health official, and at least three representatives from organizations serving African-American women and girls or survivors of gender-based violence, all to be appointed by September 1, 2024
- Task force must convene its first meeting by October 1, 2024, meet at least quarterly, and may hold meetings throughout the state while enlisting cooperation from advocacy organizations, community groups, and academic researchers
- Duties include examining systemic causes of violence against African-American women and girls, improving data tracking on missing and murdered cases, evaluating institutional policies affecting investigations and prosecutions, and identifying measures to reduce violence and support victims and their communities
- Requires a final report with policy recommendations to relevant legislative committees by December 15, 2025; the task force expires December 31, 2025, and is appropriated $150,000 in nonrecurring General Revenue funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
Legislative Description
Task Force on Missing and Murdered African-American Women
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/8/2024
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