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FL S0984
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joe Gruters
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 921.141 to add a new aggravating factor for capital felonies under paragraph (q) of subsection (6)
- The new aggravating factor applies when the victim was gathered with one or more persons for school activities, religious activities, or public government meetings
- Aggravating factors are used during sentencing proceedings to support imposition of the death penalty rather than life imprisonment
- Sponsored by Senator Gruters in the Florida Senate for the 2025 legislative session
- Effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Aggravating Factors
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 693 (Ch. 2025-79)
4/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy4/11/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice3/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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