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FL S0628

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Corey Simon

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires any nongovernmental entity entering into, renewing, or extending a contract with a governmental entity to provide a signed affidavit attesting it does not use coercion for labor or services
  • The affidavit must be signed by an officer or representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury
  • Amends Florida's existing human trafficking statute (s. 787.06, F.S.) by adding a new subsection (13) specific to government contracting
  • Defines "governmental entity" by reference to s. 287.138(1), F.S., and uses the existing statutory definition of coercion for labor or services under the human trafficking law
  • Sponsored by Senator Simon with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Prohibited Use of Human Trafficked Labor in Government Contracts

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

3/8/2024

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