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Introduced
09/24/2019
09/24/2019
In Committee
10/10/2019
10/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Firefighters' Bill of Rights; amending s. 112.81, F.S.; revising definitions; amending s. 112.82, F.S.; requiring that witnesses be interviewed and certain information be provided to a firefighter subjected to interrogation before the interrogation is conducted; authorizing a firefighter to provide a voluntary statement at any time after being informed of a certain right; prohibiting a firefighter from being threatened with certain disciplinary action during the course of an interrogation; requiring that a copy of the interrogation be provided to a firefighter within a specified timeframe, upon request; creating s. 112.825, F.S.; requiring that a firefighter be notified and provided certain information before certain disciplinary actions are taken; requiring that a firefighter be given the opportunity to address certain findings; requiring that certain information be kept confidential and exempt in accordance with existing law; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firefighters' Bill of Rights in Florida. It defines "informal inquiry" and clarifies the definition of "interrogation" to include discussions related to an investigation. The bill requires that witnesses be interviewed and evidence be provided to a firefighter before an interrogation, and allows the firefighter to provide a voluntary statement at any time. It also prohibits threatening a firefighter with disciplinary action during an interrogation and requires a copy of the interrogation to be provided upon request. Additionally, the bill requires firefighters to be notified of disciplinary actions, given the opportunity to address findings, and ensures the confidentiality of complaint and investigation information.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Mike Caruso (R)*,
Joe Casello (D)*,
John Cortes (D),
Dan Daley (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Javier Fernández (D),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
Michael Grieco (D),
Adam Hattersley (D),
Wengay Newton (D),
Cindy Polo (D),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Last Action
Died in Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/215 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/215/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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