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Bill > H0285
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
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 hb285-00 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 modifying the definition and scope of "repeat violence" to include "repeat or serious violence." The bill introduces a broader definition of serious violence, which now includes three specific scenarios: two incidents of violence within six months directed at the petitioner or their immediate family, one act causing bodily injury to the petitioner, or a death threat against the petitioner. The legislation updates multiple sections of Florida law to reflect this change, ensuring consistency across various statutes related to protective injunctions. Key modifications include updating terminology in sections covering electronic records, firearm licensing, criminal justice information systems, and legal procedures related to protective orders. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive protection for individuals experiencing repeated or serious violent situations by broadening the grounds for seeking a protective injunction and ensuring that legal mechanisms can more effectively respond to potential threats. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and courts time to prepare for the implementation of these expanded protections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/285 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/285/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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