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Introduced
11/26/2018
11/26/2018
In Committee
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Crossed Over
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Passed
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Designates act "Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act"; requires state correctional facilities to provide incarcerated women with certain healthcare products; provides requirements for male correctional employees in certain circumstances; requires documentation of certain incidents involving male correctional employees.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act," establishes several key provisions to improve the treatment of incarcerated women in Florida. It requires correctional facilities to provide incarcerated women with certain healthcare products, such as feminine hygiene products, soap, and toothpaste, at no cost and without a medical referral. The bill also places restrictions on male correctional employees, prohibiting them from conducting certain searches or entering areas where incarcerated women may be undressed, unless in emergency situations. Additionally, any incidents where a male employee is required to enter a prohibited area or conduct a search must be documented. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (43)
Shev Jones (D)*,
Amy Mercado (D)*,
Ramon Alexander (D),
Vance Aloupis (R),
Kamia Brown (D),
James Bush (D),
John Cortes (D),
Kim Daniels (D),
Tracie Davis (D),
Ben Diamond (D),
Fentrice Driskell (D),
Bobby DuBose (D),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Joseph Geller (D),
Joy Goff-Marcil (D),
Margaret Good (D),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
Michael Grant (R),
Michael Grieco (D),
Dianne Hart (D),
Adam Hattersley (D),
Delores Hogan Johnson (D),
Al Jacquet (D),
Evan Jenne (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Sam Killebrew (R),
Wengay Newton (D),
Anika Omphroy (D),
Scott Plakon (R),
Cindy Polo (D),
Tina Polsky (D),
Sharon Pritchett (D),
Ana Maria Rodriguez (R),
Carlos Smith (D),
Richard Stark (D),
Geri Thompson (D),
Jackeline Toledo (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Barbara Watson (D),
Clovis Watson (D),
Jennifer Webb (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2019-65 (on 06/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/49 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/49/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/49/BillText/e1/PDF |
| Senate Floor Amendment (Delete All) #795286 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/49/Amendment/795286/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/49/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #251077 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/49/Amendment/251077/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/49/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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