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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Crossed Over
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Passed
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/06/2021
07/06/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to victims of sexual offenses; amending s. 16.01, F.S.; authorizing the Attorney General to review the evidence in alleged cases of sexual battery or cyberstalking upon the written request of specified persons; authorizing the Attorney General to prosecute such cases; providing requirements for attorneys assigned to such cases; creating s. 154.012, F.S.; requiring counties to establish sexual assault response teams; providing for duties, membership, meetings, technical assistance, and an annual report; requiring teams to promote the use of sexual assault forensic examiners meeting certain requirements; amending s. 627.6131, F.S.; requiring health insurers to establish certain alternative methods of delivery of explanation of benefits in certain circumstances; amending s. 943.17, F.S.; requiring the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, in consultation with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, to establish minimum standards for basic and advanced career development training programs for law enforcement officers that include a culturally responsive trauma-informed response to sexual assault; requiring every basic skills course for law enforcement officers to include hb1189-00 HB 1189 certain training by a specified date; creating s. 943.1724, F.S.; requiring the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to incorporate a culturally responsive trauma-informed response to sexual assault into a certain course curriculum; requiring each certified law enforcement officer to successfully complete a specified number of hours of training on sexual violence and interviewing and investigations of sexual assault victims within a specified timeframe; providing requirements for current law enforcement officers; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance support and protections for victims of sexual offenses in Florida. It authorizes the Attorney General to review evidence and prosecute cases of sexual battery or cyberstalking upon request. The bill requires counties to establish sexual assault response teams to coordinate a multidisciplinary response, promote the use of qualified sexual assault forensic examiners, and develop protocols for evidence collection and victim confidentiality. Additionally, the bill mandates the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to establish minimum standards for law enforcement training on culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches to investigating sexual assault cases and interviewing victims. This legislation seeks to improve the overall response to and support for victims of sexual offenses in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (22)
Tracie Davis (D)*,
Randy Fine (R)*,
Robin Bartleman (D),
Christopher Benjamin (D),
Kamia Brown (D),
James Bush (D),
Mike Caruso (R),
Kevin Chambliss (D),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Sam Garrison (R),
Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Thomas Leek (R),
Anika Omphroy (D),
Michele Rayner (D),
Felicia Robinson (D),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Jackeline Toledo (R),
Jayer Williamson (R),
Clay Yarborough (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee (House), Judiciary Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-229 (on 07/06/2021)
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