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Introduced
11/23/2021
11/23/2021
In Committee
12/13/2021
12/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to collateral consequences and penalties for criminal offenses; providing a short title and legislative intent; adopting the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Convictions Act; providing a short title; providing definitions; providing construction; providing duties of the Department of Legal Affairs concerning certain laws; providing for collateral consequences of criminal convictions; requiring that certain notices be provided to criminal defendants; specifying criteria to be used by decisionmakers; imposing disqualifications on persons convicted of criminal offenses; providing for effects of convictions from other states; providing for relief; providing for certificates of restoration of rights; providing for construction of and reliance on such certificates; providing for victim's rights; providing applicability; amending s. 893.13, F.S.; revising restrictions of possession and sale of cannabis; amending s. 893.147, F.S.; revising penalties for offenses involving cannabis paraphernalia; creating s. 943.0596, F.S.; providing for automatic sealing of certain convictions for minor cannabis offenses; providing procedures; providing a timetable; providing a directive to the Division of hb0725-00 HB 725 Law Revision; providing Legislative intent; requiring a report; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address collateral consequences and penalties for criminal offenses in Florida. The key provisions are:
1. It enacts the "Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act", which defines terms like "collateral consequence" and "disqualification", requires the Department of Legal Affairs to identify and publish a collection of collateral consequences in Florida, and mandates that individuals be notified of potential collateral consequences at various stages of the criminal justice process.
2. It revises restrictions on the possession and sale of cannabis, reducing the penalty for possession of 1 ounce or less from a misdemeanor to a noncriminal violation punishable by a $50 fine.
3. It reduces the penalty for offenses involving cannabis paraphernalia, making possession for personal use and consumption a noncriminal violation punishable by a $500 fine.
4. It creates a process for the automatic sealing of criminal records for minor cannabis offenses that meet certain criteria, with records being expunged on a timeline based on the date of the offense.
5. It expresses the Legislature's intent to prioritize rehabilitative health interventions over criminalization for personal use of controlled substances, and directs the Department of Health to study more effective, rehabilitative-centered approaches.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/725 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/725/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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