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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2011 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend several Florida Statutes to remove mandatory minimum prison sentences for various offenses, including leaving the scene of a crash involving death, DUI manslaughter, unlicensed sale or purchase of saltwater products, violations related to horse meat, insurance fraud, possession or use of a weapon during certain felonies, criminal use of personal identification information, intentionally defective workmanship related to defense or war efforts, drug offenses near schools or parks, and various drug trafficking offenses. The bill effectively eliminates these specific mandatory minimums, allowing judges more discretion in sentencing within the existing penalty structures for these crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/07/2011)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/1798 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/1798/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/1798/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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