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Introduced
02/18/2019
02/18/2019
In Committee
03/29/2019
03/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides just cause defense for criminal offenses & disciplinary violations; provides rebuttable presumption; removes intent requirement; revises elements of offenses; revises criminal penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's law regarding moneys received by construction contractors. It provides a just cause defense for criminal offenses and disciplinary violations related to failing to apply for permits, start work, or refund payments within certain timeframes. The bill creates a rebuttable presumption of lack of just cause if the contractor does not take these actions within 30 days of receiving written demand. It also revises the elements and criminal penalties for offenses related to receiving money in excess of the value of work performed. The bill states that this section should be strictly construed to protect consumers and the state's economy.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Commerce Committee (H), Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/877 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/877/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/877/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #971541 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/877/Amendment/971541/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #732839 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/877/Amendment/732839/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/877/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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