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FL H0537
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chad Johnson
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AI Summary
- Amends section 784.07, Florida Statutes, to add "contractor performing state functions" to the list of protected personnel covered by enhanced penalties for assault and battery offenses
- Defines "contractor performing state functions" as a person employed by a business entity under contract with the state or a state agency, including but not limited to construction, debris removal, landscaping, and infrastructure maintenance functions
- Reclassifies offenses committed against such contractors while they are engaged in lawful duties: assault increases from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor; battery increases from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony; aggravated assault increases from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony; aggravated battery increases from a second-degree felony to a first-degree felony
- Effective date is October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Offenses Committed Against Contractors Performing State Functions
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/19/2025
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