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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to injunctions for protection in cases of repeat or serious violence; amending s. 784.046, F.S.; replacing the term “repeat violence” with the term “repeat or serious violence”; defining the term “repeat or serious violence”; expanding the grounds for an existing cause of action for an injunction of protection to include serious violence in addition to repeat violence; revising the name of an existing cause of action to an injunction for protection in cases of repeat or serious violence, rather than in cases of repeat violence; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending ss. 44.407, 61.1825, 119.0714, 394.4597, 394.4598, 741.2901, 741.30, 741.313, 784.047, 784.048, 790.06, 790.065, 934.03, and 943.05, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 28.2221(8)(a), (c), and (d), 61.1827(1), 741.311(2), 741.315(2), 790.401(2)(e) and (3)(c), 901.15(6), 901.41(5), 921.141(6)(p), 921.1425(7)(j), and 934.425(3), F.S., relating to electronic access to official records, identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services, Hope Card Program for persons issued orders of protection, recognition of foreign protection orders, risk protection orders, when arrest by a law enforcement officer without a warrant is lawful, prearrest diversion programs, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital felonies, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital sexual battery, and installation or use of tracking devices or tracking applications, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 784.046, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill expands Florida's legal framework for injunctions of protection by replacing the term "repeat violence" with "repeat or serious violence" and broadening the definition of what constitutes such violence. Specifically, the bill defines repeat or serious violence as: two incidents of violence or stalking within 6 months; one act causing bodily injury to the petitioner; or a death threat against the petitioner. The legislation modifies numerous sections of Florida law to incorporate this new definition, affecting areas such as firearm licensing, criminal procedure, court records, and protection order enforcement. The bill aims to provide broader protections for victims by creating more comprehensive legal mechanisms to prevent and address repeated or serious violent behavior. Key changes include allowing individuals to seek protective injunctions more easily, updating various legal references to reflect the new terminology, and ensuring that law enforcement and court systems have clear guidelines for handling cases involving repeat or serious violence. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and courts time to prepare for the implementation of these new provisions.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice (on 06/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/308 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/308/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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