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FL S0276
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the criminal penalty for unlawfully sheltering an unmarried minor for more than 24 hours or aiding an unmarried minor runaway from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony under both ss. 984.085 and 985.731, F.S.
- Creates a legal presumption that the person knew the minor's age or acted in reckless disregard thereof upon proof that the unmarried minor had not yet turned 18
- Establishes an affirmative defense if the defendant had reasonable cause to believe their action was necessary to preserve the minor from danger to the minor's welfare
- Retains existing requirements that non-authorized persons must obtain parental/guardian consent or notify law enforcement before sheltering an unmarried minor beyond 24 hours or providing aid to a runaway minor
- Effective date is October 1, 2025; sponsored by Senator Wright
Legislative Description
Sheltering or Aiding Unmarried Minors
Last Action
Died in Rules
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/1/2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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