Loading chat...

FL S0590

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida's statute of limitations law (s. 775.15) for offenses related to mandatory child abuse reporting requirements under s. 39.201
  • The limitations period for prosecution will not begin until a law enforcement agency or other governmental agency becomes aware of the violation
  • Excludes from the triggering notification any institution where the violation occurred, preventing institutions from starting the clock by internal reporting
  • Applies to any offense not already barred from prosecution as of July 1, 2026
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Statute of Limitations Period for Violations Involving Required Reports Concerning Children

Last Action

CS passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/22/2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available