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Introduced
12/10/2021
12/10/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Children and Families to certify and monitor specified batterers' intervention programs; requiring programs to have certain safety measures in place; providing requirements for program orientation and weekly group sessions; authorizing the department to reject or suspend certification of a program for failure to comply with the requirements, etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Children and Families to certify and monitor batterers' intervention programs that provide direct services to those who have committed domestic violence or have had an injunction for protection against domestic violence. The bill outlines several safety measures the programs must have in place, including background checks for personnel, victim notification policies, and extensive recordkeeping. It also specifies requirements for the program content, orientation sessions, and weekly group sessions. The bill authorizes the department to reject or suspend certification of a program that fails to comply with the requirements. Additionally, the bill requires courts to order individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses to attend a certified batterers' intervention program as a condition of probation or other community supervision.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (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/2022/1218 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1218/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1218/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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