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FL H0153
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Partington
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AI Summary
- Enhances the penalty for knowingly sheltering an unmarried minor for more than 24 hours without parental/guardian consent or law enforcement notification from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony
- Enhances the penalty for knowingly aiding an unmarried minor runaway (including helping obtain hotel lodging) without contacting a parent/guardian or law enforcement from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony
- Creates a legal presumption that the defendant knew the minor's age or acted in reckless disregard of it if proof establishes the person had not attained age 18
- Provides an affirmative defense if the defendant had reasonable cause to believe their actions were necessary to preserve the minor from danger to their welfare
- Amends both ss. 984.085 and 985.731, F.S., with identical changes and takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Aiding Unmarried Minors
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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