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FL S1172

FL S1172
Criminal Justice


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Introduced
12/07/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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; deleting a criminal penalty for an assault committed in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot; repealing a provision relating to destroying or demolishing a memorial or historic property; deleting the definition of the term "conditions arising from the riot", etc.

AI Summary

This bill makes the following key changes: It deletes provisions that allowed elected officials to appeal reductions to municipal law enforcement agency budgets and removes a criminal penalty for assault committed during a riot or aggravated riot. It also repeals a provision related to destroying or demolishing memorials or historic property, and deletes the definition of "conditions arising from a riot." The bill further amends various criminal statutes to remove references to riots and aggravated riots, reducing or eliminating certain criminal penalties related to such acts. Additionally, it repeals sections of law related to riots, routs, and inciting or aggravating riots. Overall, the bill appears aimed at reducing criminal penalties and state oversight related to riots and violent public disturbances.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2022)

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