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Introduced
10/22/2019
10/22/2019
In Committee
11/06/2019
11/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Specifying application of certain rights of firefighters to informal inquiries; requiring that witnesses be interviewed and certain information be provided to a firefighter subjected to interrogation before an interrogation is conducted; prohibiting a firefighter from being threatened with certain disciplinary action; 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, etc.
AI Summary
This bill, the Firefighters' Bill of Rights, aims to protect the rights of firefighters during investigations and disciplinary actions. It specifies the application of certain rights during informal inquiries and formal interrogations, requires that witnesses be interviewed and information be provided to the firefighter before an interrogation, prohibits threats of disciplinary action, and mandates notification and an opportunity to address findings before disciplinary actions are taken. The bill also requires that certain information be kept confidential in accordance with existing law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Senate)
Last Action
Died in Rules (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/620 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/620/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/620/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #882796 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/620/Amendment/882796/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/620/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/620/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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