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Introduced
09/24/2021
09/24/2021
In Committee
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2022
03/08/2022
Passed
03/08/2022
03/08/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.0582, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a nonjudicial record of the arrest of a minor who has successfully completed a diversion program; providing for retroactive application; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
AI Summary
This bill provides an exemption from public records requirements for the nonjudicial record of arrest of a minor who has successfully completed a diversion program. The exemption applies retroactively and is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, meaning it will stand repealed on October 2, 2027, unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that the purpose of diversion programs is undermined if the nonjudicial record of arrest is not confidential, as it can jeopardize the minor's ability to obtain education, employment, and other opportunities necessary to become a productive member of society.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (12)
David Smith (R)*,
Robin Bartleman (D),
Christopher Benjamin (D),
Kamia Brown (D),
Mike Caruso (R),
Kevin Chambliss (D),
Linda Chaney (R),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Daisy Morales (D),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Allison Tant (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-112 (on 05/12/2022)
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