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Introduced
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain women inmates within the state and county correctional systems who have newborn children to be allowed specified visitation and physical touch privileges with their newborn children; authorizing the Department of Corrections to adopt rules relating to the visiting hours and privileges of such inmates; requiring sheriffs and chief correctional officers to adopt model standards relating to such inmates, etc.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida statutes to require certain women inmates who have newborn children to be allowed specified visitation and physical contact privileges with their newborn children. The bill requires the Department of Corrections and county sheriffs to adopt rules and standards related to these privileges. The bill also requires the placement of these women inmates in the institution or facility nearest their newborn child's permanent residence, with certain exceptions. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1326 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1326/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1326/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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