summary
Introduced
10/11/2023
10/11/2023
In Committee
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to trespass on commercial agricultural property; amending s. 810.09, F.S.; providing enhanced criminal penalties for trespass with specified intent on certain commercial agricultural property; defining the term “commercial agricultural property”; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the current law on trespassing on property other than structures or conveyances. It introduces enhanced criminal penalties for trespassing with the intent to commit a crime on commercial agricultural property that is legally posted and clearly identified as such. The term "commercial agricultural property" is defined as property cleared of its natural vegetation or fenced for the purpose of planting, growing, harvesting, processing, or storing plant or animal commercial commodities intended for human consumption. The bill specifies that such trespassing would constitute a third-degree felony, punishable under Florida statutes. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Agriculture (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/188 |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/188/Analyses/2024s00188.cj.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/188/Analyses/2024s00188.pre.cj.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/188/BillText/Filed/HTML |
Loading...