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FL S0406
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Sharief
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AI Summary
- Designates false reporting of a crime to law enforcement as a hate crime when the person intentionally selects the target based on a belief or perception regarding race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation
- The hate crime false reporting offense is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor carrying a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 months
- Courts may order offenders to complete a 40-hour program or training focused on hate crime prevention and education as part of the sentence
- Courts are required to order restitution for any person convicted under this section, including full payment of costs incurred by victims and any responding public safety agency
- The bill amends existing Florida law (s. 817.49) on false crime reports and is set to take effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Hate Crimes
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
3/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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