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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the awarding of attorney fees for a violation of specified provisions, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the awarding of attorney fees for a violation of specified provisions, unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner knowingly made a false statement or allegation in the petition in regard to a material matter. The bill specifically targets proceedings for an injunction for protection pursuant to Florida Statutes sections 784.046 (relating to dating violence) or 784.0485 (relating to stalking). The bill will take effect on July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (S)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/768 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/768/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/768/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Substitue Amendment #321706 Amendment (Delete All) (111000) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/768/Amendment/321706/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #111000 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/768/Amendment/111000/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/768/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/768/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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