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Introduced
10/19/2023
10/19/2023
In Committee
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to criminal rehabilitation; amending s. 921.002, F.S.; revising the legislative intent of the Criminal Punishment Code; specifying that to rehabilitate the offender to transition back to the community successfully is one of the primary purposes of sentencing; reducing the minimum sentence that must be served by a defendant from 85 percent of the sentence to 65 percent; amending s. 944.275, F.S.; revising provisions concerning gain-time to provide for outstanding deed gain-time, good behavior time, and rehabilitation credits; providing requirements for such gain-time and credits; providing for amounts to be awarded; revising limits on the award of gain-time; reducing the minimum sentence that must be served by a defendant from 85 percent of the sentence to 65 percent; amending ss. 316.027, 316.1935, 381.004, 775.084, 775.0845, 775.0847, 775.0861, 775.0862, 775.087, 775.0875, 777.03, 777.04, 784.07, 794.011, 794.0115, 794.023, 812.081, 817.568, 831.032, 843.22, 874.04, 944.281, 944.473, 944.70, 944.801, and 947.005, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform the state's criminal rehabilitation practices. It revises the legislative intent of the Criminal Punishment Code to prioritize both punishment and the successful rehabilitation of offenders to transition back into the community. The bill reduces the minimum sentence that must be served from 85% to 65% and establishes a system of "outstanding deed gain-time," "good behavior time," and "rehabilitation credits" that can be awarded to incentivize positive behavior and participation in rehabilitative programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to various criminal statutes to reflect the new rehabilitation credit system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/235 | 10/19/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/235/BillText/Filed/PDF | 10/19/2023 |
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