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FL S1068

FL S1068
Crime Victim Assistance


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Introduced
02/14/2019
In Committee
02/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Redefining the term "crime" to include the commission of certain lewd or lascivious offenses; increasing the maximum amount the Crime Victims' Services Office of the Department of Legal Affairs is required to pay for certain medical expenses of victims of specified crimes, etc.

AI Summary

This bill redefines the term "crime" to include the commission of certain lewd or lascivious offenses against people aged 16 or 17 years old. It also increases the maximum amount the Crime Victims' Services Office of the Department of Legal Affairs is required to pay for certain medical expenses of victims of specified crimes, such as sexual battery and lewd or lascivious offenses, from $500 to $1,000. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive assistance to crime victims, particularly those who have experienced sexual or inappropriate touching offenses that result in psychological or psychiatric injury.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)

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