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FL S1324
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Blaise Ingoglia
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AI Summary
- Establishes escalating criminal penalties for driving without a valid driver's license in Florida: a second-degree misdemeanor for a first offense, a first-degree misdemeanor for a second offense, and a first-degree misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum 10-day jail sentence for a third or subsequent offense
- Penalties do not apply to violations of s. 316.212, which governs the operation of golf carts and similar vehicles
- Allows a person charged under this section (other than commercial driver license violations) to avoid conviction by producing a valid driver's license issued at the time of arrest before or at their court appearance
- Conforms cross-references in related statutes governing driver improvement schools, DUI program requirements, and license suspension procedures to reflect the new subsection numbering
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Driving Without a Valid Driver License
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1589
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/13/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/24/2024
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