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FL H0091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michele Rayner-Goolsby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 948.15, Florida Statutes, to allow courts to extend misdemeanor probation from the standard 6-month maximum to up to 1 year for non-felony offenses where alcohol, controlled substances, controlled substance analogs, or chemical substances (as described in s. 877.111(1)) are a significant factor
  • Retains the existing 6-month default probation period for standard misdemeanor offenses unless otherwise specified by the court
  • Preserves the option for defendants convicted of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia under chapter 893 to receive probation supervision through a licensed substance abuse education and intervention program
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Probation for Misdemeanor Offenses

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 878 (Ch. 2025-70)

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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