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Introduced
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
In Committee
10/17/2023
10/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to gay and transgender panic legal defenses; providing a short title; providing legislative findings; creating s. 900.06, F.S.; defining terms; prohibiting individuals from using a nonviolent sexual advance or specified perceptions or beliefs about another individual as a defense to a criminal offense, to excuse or justify an individual's conduct, or to mitigate the severity of an offense; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses Prohibition Act," prohibits the use of a "gay and transgender panic" defense in criminal proceedings. The bill defines key terms such as "gender expression," "gender identity," and "sexual orientation," and it states that a nonviolent sexual advance or the perception or belief of an individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity cannot be used as a defense, an excuse, or a justification for criminal conduct or to mitigate the severity of a criminal offense during sentencing. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Rita Harris (D)*,
Kristen Arrington (D),
Robin Bartleman (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Johanna López (D),
Michele Rayner (D),
Kelly Skidmore (D),
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/137 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/137/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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