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FL S1220
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Martin
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "scheme to defraud" under Florida's Communications Fraud Act to include fraudulent endorsements of nonconsenting parties as a recognized method of deception
- Reclassifies scheme-to-defraud offenses one degree higher when committed against persons 65 years of age or older or persons with a mental or physical disability, with first-degree felonies escalating to life felonies
- Creates a civil cause of action allowing any person whose image or likeness is used without consent in a scheme to defraud to sue for damages in court
- Maintains existing penalty thresholds for organized fraud: first-degree felony for $50,000+, second-degree felony for $20,000–$49,999, and third-degree felony for under $20,000
- Effective date is October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Schemes to Defraud
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1171
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/13/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/24/2024
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