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FL S1054
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ileana Garcia
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida statute 843.23 to establish graduated penalties for tampering with an electronic monitoring device, replacing the current flat third-degree felony classification with penalties scaled to the severity of the underlying offense
- Tampering while charged with or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor remains a third-degree felony; for a third-degree felony, it becomes a second-degree felony; for a second-degree felony, it becomes a first-degree felony
- Tampering while charged with or serving a sentence for a first-degree felony is punishable as a first-degree felony with a term up to life imprisonment; for a life or capital felony, it becomes a life felony
- Requires mandatory termination of pretrial release for any person who tampers with an electronic monitoring device, making them ineligible for further pretrial release on the underlying charges
- Sponsored by Senator Garcia, with an effective date of October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 437 (Ch. 2025-78)
4/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy4/11/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice3/11/2025
Full Bill Text
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