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Introduced
10/13/2021
10/13/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Deleting provisions relating to allowing specified elected officials to file an appeal to the Administration Commission if the governing body of a municipality makes a specified reduction to the operating budget of the municipal law enforcement agency; revising the prohibition on obstructing traffic by standing on the street, highway, or road; deleting provisions providing that a municipality has a duty to allow the municipal law enforcement agency to respond to a riot or an unlawful assembly in a specified manner based on specified circumstances; deleting a criminal penalty for an assault committed in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Florida's criminal justice laws. It deletes provisions that allowed elected officials to appeal municipal reductions to law enforcement agency budgets, revises the prohibition on obstructing traffic, and removes criminal penalties for assaults committed during riots or aggravated riots. The bill also repeals sections related to civil liability for damages caused during riots, destroying or damaging memorials and historic property, and inciting or encouraging riots. Additionally, it makes changes to the sentencing guidelines for various offenses, including burglary, theft, and battery. Overall, the bill aims to modify Florida's approach to certain criminal justice issues, particularly those related to riots and civil unrest.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction (on 10/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/450 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/450/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/450/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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