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FL S0722

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jay Collins

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer: 364 days' imprisonment for a first offense, 5 years for a second offense, and 8 years for a third or subsequent offense
  • Existing mandatory minimum sentences of 3 years for fleeing that causes serious bodily injury or death are retained and now stack on top of the new mandatory minimums
  • Allows judges to order a pretrial diversion program for first-time offenders in lieu of criminal conviction, requiring at minimum a 30-day vehicle impoundment and 6-month driver license suspension
  • Applies to all levels of fleeing/eluding offenses under Florida Statute 316.1935, ranging from third-degree felonies (basic fleeing) to first-degree felonies (fleeing causing serious bodily injury or death)
  • Effective date is October 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/8/2024

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