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FL H0373

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wyman Duggan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 775.15 to change when the statute of limitations begins for violations of s. 39.201 (mandatory reporting of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect)
  • Statute of limitations clock does not start until a law enforcement agency or other governmental agency becomes aware of the violation
  • Excludes the institution where the violation occurred from counting as the governmental agency that triggers the limitations period
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Statute of Limitations Period for Violations Involving Required Reports Concerning Children

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 590

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026
Human Services Subcommittee12/2/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/18/2025

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