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Introduced
11/26/2018
11/26/2018
In Committee
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides for forfeiture of retirement benefits of correctional facility employees who commit certain violations; provides enhanced penalties for offenses involving introduction of contraband in correctional facilities by correctional facility employees.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Florida law to provide for the forfeiture of retirement benefits for correctional facility employees who commit certain violations, and also enhances penalties for offenses involving the introduction of contraband in correctional facilities by such employees. Specifically, the bill adds a new "specified offense" to the list of crimes that can result in the forfeiture of retirement benefits, including any violation of the law prohibiting the introduction of contraband into correctional facilities. It also increases the penalties for correctional facility employees who use their position to commit contraband-related offenses, ranking them one level higher than the standard penalty for the underlying crime.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/41 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/41/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #250717 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/41/Amendment/250717/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/41/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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