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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to victims of domestic violence and dating violence; defining terms; requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to consult with certain entities to conduct a feasibility study regarding a specified alert system; providing requirements for such alert system; requiring the division to report to the Legislature the results of the feasibility study by a specified date; amending s. 741.401, F.S.; revising legislative findings to include victims of dating violence; reordering and amending s. 741.402, F.S.; defining the term “dating violence”; amending s. 741.403, F.S.; authorizing victims of dating violence to apply to participate in the Attorney General’s address confidentiality program; amending s. 741.408, F.S.; requiring the Attorney General to designate certain entities to assist victims of dating violence applying to be address confidentiality program participants; amending ss. 741.4651 and 960.001, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill addresses protections and resources for victims of domestic and dating violence through several key provisions. First, it requires the Division of Telecommunications to conduct a feasibility study for a web-based 911 alert system specifically designed for domestic and dating violence victims, which would include features like real-time data-sharing with law enforcement and a unique user telephone number with a special code to indicate immediate assistance needs. The bill expands the legal definition of "dating violence" to include a broader range of physical and emotional threats within a significant romantic relationship. It also modifies existing statutes to allow victims of dating violence to apply for the Attorney General's address confidentiality program, which helps protect victims by providing a substitute mailing address that keeps their actual location private. Additionally, the bill requires state and local agencies to designate entities to assist dating violence victims in applying to the address confidentiality program and mandates that victims receive information about available protection steps and the confidentiality program. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive support and safety mechanisms for individuals experiencing domestic and dating violence, with the provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Lori Berman (D)*,
Nick DiCeglie (R),
Ileana Garcia (R),
Jason Pizzo (I),
Ana Maria Rodriguez (R),
Carlos Smith (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice (Senate)
Last Action
Died in Fiscal Policy (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240 |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240/Analyses/2025s00240.acj.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240/Analyses/2025s00240.pre.acj.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240/Analyses/2025s00240.cj.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240/Amendment/178540/HTML | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240/Analyses/2025s00240.pre.cj.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/240/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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