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HB 119 — Visiting County and Municipal Detention Facilities
by Rep. Benjamin and others (CS/SB 1510 by Criminal Justice Committee and Senator Pizzo)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Criminal Justice Committee (CJ)
The bill creates s. 951.225, F.S., to authorize the following individuals who are elected or appointed to serve the county or municipality in which the county or municipal detention facility is located, to visit such detention facilities at their pleasure:
- Members of the governing body of the county or municipality.
- Members of the Legislature.
- State court judges.
- The state attorney.
- The public defender.
- The regional counsel.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2023.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 110-0