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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Passed
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to trespass; amending s. 810.09, F.S.; providing enhanced criminal penalties for trespassing on property maintained or secured by federal, state, or local law enforcement officers if specified notice is posted; amending s. 871.05, F.S.; prohibiting a person from willfully entering or remaining in a venue during certain ticketed covered events without being authorized, licensed, or invited to enter or remain in such venue; providing criminal penalties; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's trespass and event interference laws by creating two new criminal offenses. First, the bill enhances penalties for trespassing on property maintained or secured by federal, state, or local law enforcement officers, making such trespass a third-degree felony if the area is legally posted with specific signage stating it is a "DESIGNATED RESTRICTED SITE SECURED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT." Second, the bill adds a new provision to event interference laws that makes it a third-degree felony to willfully enter or remain in a venue during a ticketed event with over 5,000 attendees without being authorized, licensed, or invited. This means individuals who enter such events without proper permission could face more serious criminal charges, potentially including imprisonment and significant fines. The bill aims to provide additional protections for law enforcement properties and large public events by creating stricter legal consequences for unauthorized entry.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-30 (on 05/20/2025)
Official Document
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