SB 32 — Injunctions for Protection

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 committed or attempted, 90 regardless of whether criminal charges based on the incident were filed, reduced, or dismissed by the state attorney.

(a)(d) “Dating violence” means violence between individuals who have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature.

The frequency and type of interaction between the Pagepersons 3involved in the relationship must have included that the persons have been involved over time and on a continuous basis during the course of 48the CODING:relationship.

The term does not include violence in a casual acquaintanceship or violence between individuals who only have engaged in ordinary fraternization in a business or social context.

(c) “Serious violence by a known person” means an act of violence between individuals who are known to one another, when such violence causes serious bodily injury.

As used in this paragraph, the term “serious bodily injury” means a physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

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(b) Any person who is the victim of dating violence and has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of another act of dating violence, or any person who has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of an act of dating violence, or the parent or legal guardian of any minor child who is living at home and who seeks an injunction for protection against dating violence on behalf of that minor child, has standing in the circuit court to file a verified petition for an Page 4 of 48 CODING:

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(c) A person who is the victim of sexual violence or the parent or legal guardian of a minor child who is living at home who is the victim of sexual violence has standing in the circuit court to file a verified petition for an injunction for protection against sexual violence on his or her own behalf or on behalf of the minor child if:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 35-00004-26591-01139-26 202632__202632c1 violence.preparation and filing of such a petition by any person who is not represented by counsel.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the clerk of the court may not assess a fee for filing a petition for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person.

(d) The clerk of the court shall provide the petitioner with a certified copy of any injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person entered by the court.

(4)(a) The verified petition must shall allege the incidents of repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person and must shall include the specific facts and circumstances that form the basis upon which relief is sought.

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Have been an eyewitness to, or have direct physical evidence or affidavits from eyewitnesses of, the specific facts and circumstances that form the basis upon which relief is sought, if the party against whom the protective injunction is sought is also a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian of the minor child;

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Have reasonable cause to believe that the minor child is a victim of repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person to form the basis upon which relief is sought, if the party against whom the protective injunction is sought is a person other than a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian of the minor child.

PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST REPEAT OR SERIOUS VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, OR DATING VIOLENCE, OR SERIOUS VIOLENCE BY A KNOWN PERSON The undersigned petitioner ...(name)...

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Petitioner has suffered repeat or serious violence as demonstrated by the fact that the respondent has:

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Petitioner genuinely fears repeat or serious violence by the respondent.

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Petitioner has suffered serious violence by a known person as demonstrated by the fact that respondent has:

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(list the specific incident of serious violence and the known association to the respondent)...

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Petitioner genuinely fears repeat violence by the respondent.

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(c) Every petition for an injunction against sexual violence, dating violence, or repeat violence, or serious violence by a known person must contain, directly above the signature line, a statement in all capital letters and bold type not smaller than the surrounding text, as follows:

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS PETITION ARE BEING MADE UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY,Page PUNISHABLE10 ASof PROVIDED43 INCODING: SECTION 92.525, FLORIDA STATUTES.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 PERJURY, PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 92.525, FLORIDA STATUTES.

Page(6)(a) 9When it appears to the court that an immediate and present danger of 48violence CODING:exists, the court may grant a temporary injunction that which may be granted in an ex parte hearing, pending a full hearing, and may grant such relief as the court deems proper, including an injunction enjoining the respondent from committing any acts of violence.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ (6)(a) When it appears to the court that an immediate and present danger of violence exists, the court may grant a temporary injunction that which may be granted in an ex parte hearing, pending a full hearing, and may grant such relief as the court deems proper, including an injunction enjoining the respondent from committing any acts of violence.

The court may grant a continuance of the ex parte injunctionPage and11 theof full43 hearingCODING: before or during a hearing, for good cause shown by any party.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 injunction and the full hearing before or during a hearing, for good cause shown by any party.

Page(c) 10The terms of 48the CODING:injunction shall remain in full force and effect until modified or dissolved.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ (c) The terms of the injunction shall remain in full force and effect until modified or dissolved.

(d) A temporary or final judgment on injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person entered pursuant to this section must shall, on its face, indicate that:

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Within 24 hours after the court issues an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, the clerk of the court shall electronically transmit a copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary injunction, if any, to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency of the county where the respondent resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the respondent as soon thereafter as possible on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night.

An electronic copy of an injunction must be certified by the clerk of the court, and the electronic Page 11 of 48 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 35-00004-26591-01139-26 202632__202632c1 copy(8)(a)1. must be served in the same manner as a certified copy.

Within 24 hours after the court issues an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person, the clerk of the court shall electronically transmit a copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary injunction, if any, to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency of the county where the respondent resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the respondent as soon thereafter as possible on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night.

An electronic copy of an injunction must be certified by the clerk of the court, and the electronic copy must be served in the same manner as a certified copy.

A person may not serve or execute an injunction issued under this section unless the person is a law enforcement officerPage as13 definedof in43 chapterCODING: 943.

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When an injunction is issued, if the petitioner requests the assistance of a law enforcement agency, the court may order that an officer from the appropriate law enforcement agency accompany the petitioner and assist in the execution or service of the injunction.

A law enforcement officer must accept a copy of an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, certified by the clerk of the court, from the petitioner and immediately serve it upon a respondent who has been located but not yet served.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 35-00004-26591-01139-26 202632__202632c1 (b)officer Aas Domestic,defined Dating,in Sexual,chapter and943. Repeat or Serious Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System is created within the Department of Law Enforcement.

The2. department shall establish, implement, and maintain a statewide communication system capable of electronically transmitting information to and between criminal justice agencies relating to domestic violence injunctions, dating violence injunctions, sexual violence injunctions, and repeat or serious violence injunctions issued by the courts throughout the state.

When an injunction is issued, if the petitioner requests the assistance of a law enforcement agency, the court may order that an officer from the appropriate law enforcement agency accompany the petitioner and assist in the execution or service of the injunction.

A law enforcement officer must accept a copy of an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person, certified by the clerk of the court, from the petitioner and immediately serve it upon a respondent who has been located but not yet served.

(b) A Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, and Repeat Violence, and Serious Violence by a Known Person Injunction Statewide Verification System is created within the Department of Law Enforcement.

The department shall establish, implement, and maintain a statewide communication system capable of electronically transmitting information to and between criminal justice agencies relating to domestic violence injunctions, dating violence injunctions, sexual violence injunctions, and repeat violence injunctions, and serious violence by a known person injunctions issued by the courts throughout the state.

Within 24 hours after the court issues an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person or changes or vacates an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, theor clerkserious ofPage the14 court must electronically transmit a copy of the43 injunctionCODING: to the sheriff with jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner.

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Within 24 hours after service of process of an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence upon a respondent, the law enforcement officer must electronically transmit the written proof of service of process to the sheriff with jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner.

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Within 24 hours after the sheriff receives a certified copy of the injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, the sheriff must make information relating to the injunction available to other law enforcement agencies by electronically transmitting such Page 13 of 48 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 35-00004-26591-01139-26 202632__202632c1 informationviolence by a known person, the clerk of the court must electronically transmit a copy of the injunction to the department.sheriff with jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner.

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Within 24 hours after service of process of an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person upon a respondent, the law enforcement officer must electronically transmit the written proof of service of process to the sheriff with jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner.

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Within 24 hours after the sheriff receives a certified copy of the injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person, the sheriff must make information relating to the injunction available to other law enforcement agencies by electronically transmitting such information to the department.

Subject to available funding, the Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers shall develop an automated process by which a petitioner may request notification of service of the injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person and other court actions related to the injunction for protection.

The automated notice must be made within 12 hours afterPage the15 sheriffof or43 otherCODING: law enforcement officer serves the injunction upon the respondent.

The notification must include, at a minimum, the date, time, and location where the injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence was served.

The Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers may apply for any available grants to fund the development of the automated process.

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Within 24 hours after an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence is lifted, terminated, or otherwise rendered no longer effective by ruling of the court, the clerk of the court must notify the sheriff or local law enforcement agency receiving original notification of the injunction as provided in subparagraph 2.

That agency shall, within 24 hours after receiving such notification from the clerk of the court, notify Page 14 of 48 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 35-00004-26591-01139-26 202632__202632c1 after the departmentsheriff ofor suchother actionlaw ofenforcement officer serves the court.injunction upon the respondent.

The notification must include, at a minimum, the date, time, and location where the injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person was served.

The Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers may apply for any available grants to fund the development of the automated process.

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Within 24 hours after an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person is lifted, terminated, or otherwise rendered no longer effective by ruling of the court, the clerk of the court must notify the sheriff or local law enforcement agency receiving original notification of the injunction as provided in subparagraph 2.

That agency shall, within 24 hours after receiving such notification from the clerk of the court, notify the department of such action of the court.

901.15(6) for committing an act of repeat orPage serious16 violence, sexual violence, or dating violence in violation of an43 injunctionCODING: for protection, the respondent must shall be held in custody until brought before the court as expeditiously as possible for the purpose of enforcing the injunction and for admittance to bail in accordance with chapter 903 and the applicable rules of criminal procedure, pending a hearing.

(10) The petitioner or the respondent may move the court to modify or dissolve an injunction at any time.

(11) Any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of dating violence shall assist the victim to obtain medical treatment if such is required as a result of the alleged incident to which the officer responds.

Any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of dating violence shall advise the victim of such violence that there is a domestic violence center from which the victim may Page 15 of 48 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 35-00004-26591-01139-26 202632__202632c1 receiveviolence, services.sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person in violation of an injunction for protection, the respondent must shall be held in custody until brought before the court as expeditiously as possible for the purpose of enforcing the injunction and for admittance to bail in accordance with chapter 903 and the applicable rules of criminal procedure, pending a hearing.

(10) The petitioner or the respondent may move the court to modify or dissolve an injunction at any time.

(11) Any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of dating violence shall assist the victim to obtain medical treatment if such is required as a result of the alleged incident to which the officer responds.

Any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of dating violence shall advise the victim of such violence that there is a domestic violence center from which the victim may receive services.

and (b)Page A17 copy of the43 followingCODING: statement:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 (b) A copy of the following statement:

901.15(7), and as developed in accordance with Pagesubsections 16(13), of(14), 48and CODING:(16).

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ subsections (13), (14), and (16).

WheneverPage possible,18 theof law43 enforcementCODING: officer shall obtain a written statement from the victim and witnesses concerning the alleged dating violence.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 Whenever possible, the law enforcement officer shall obtain a written statement from the victim and witnesses concerning the alleged dating violence.

Page(13) 17Whenever a law enforcement officer determines upon probable cause that an act of 48dating CODING:violence has been committed within the jurisdiction, or that a person has violated a condition of pretrial release as provided in s.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ (13) Whenever a law enforcement officer determines upon probable cause that an act of dating violence has been committed within the jurisdiction, or that a person has violated a condition of pretrial release as provided in s.

(b) If a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believePage that19 twoof or43 moreCODING: persons have committed a misdemeanor or felony, or if two or more persons make complaints to the officer, the officer must shall try to determine who was the primary aggressor.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 believe that two or more persons have committed a misdemeanor or felony, or if two or more persons make complaints to the officer, the officer must shall try to determine who was the primary aggressor.

(16) A law enforcement officer acting in good faith under this section and the officer’s employing agency shall be immune Pagefrom 18all liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed by reason of 48the CODING:officer’s or agency’s actions in carrying out the provisions of this section.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ from all liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed by reason of the officer’s or agency’s actions in carrying out the provisions of this section.

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An eldercaring coordinator training program certified by Pagethe 19Florida ofSupreme 48Court. CODING:

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at least 4 hours of ethicalPage considerations21 pertainingof to43 theCODING: training;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 ethical considerations pertaining to the training;

The prospective eldercaring coordinator Pageshall 20pay ofthe 48fees CODING:for state and federal fingerprint processing.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ shall pay the fees for state and federal fingerprint processing.

Have not been a respondent in a final order granting an injunction for protection against domestic,domestic dating,violence, sexual,dating violence, sexual violence, or repeat orviolence, serious violence by a known person, or stalking or exploitation of an elder or a disabled person.

Paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 61.13, Florida Statutes, is amended to read Page 22 of 43 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 61.13 Support of children;

parenting and time-sharing;

powers of court.— (2) (c) The court shall determine all matters relating to parenting and time-sharing of each minor child of the parties in accordance with the best interests of the child and in accordance with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, except that modification of a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule requires a showing of a substantial and material change of circumstances.

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It is the public policy of this state that each minor child has frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents separate or the marriage of the parties is dissolved and to encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities, and joys, of childrearing.

Unless otherwise provided in this section or agreed to by the parties, there is a rebuttable presumption that equal time-sharing of a minor child is in the best interests of the minor child.

To rebut this presumption, a party must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that equal time-sharing is not in the best interests of the minor child.

Except when a time-sharing schedule is agreed to by the parties and approved by the court, the court must evaluate all of the factors set forth in subsection (3) and make specific written findings of fact when creating or modifying a time-sharing schedule.

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The court shall order that the parental responsibility for a minor child be shared by both parents unless the court finds that shared parental responsibility would be detrimental to the child.

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Evidence of domestic violence, as defined in s.

741.28;

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Whether either parent has or has had reasonable cause to believe that he or she or his or her minor child or children are or have been in imminent danger of becoming victims of an act of domestic violence as defined in s.

741.28 or sexual violence as defined in s.

784.046(1) s.

784.046(1)(c) by the other parent against the parent or against the child or children whom the parents share in common regardless of whether a cause of action has been brought or is currently pending in the court;

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Whether either parent has or has had reasonable cause to believe that his or her minor child or children are or have been in imminent danger of becoming victims of an act of abuse, abandonment, or neglect, as those terms are defined in s.

39.01, by the other parent against the child or children whom the parents share in common regardless of whether a cause of action has been brought or is currently pending in the court;

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Any other relevant factors.

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The following evidence creates a rebuttable presumption that shared parental responsibility is detrimental to the child:

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A parent has been convicted of a misdemeanor of the first degree or higher involving domestic violence, as defined in s.

741.28 and chapter 775;

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A parent meets the criteria of s.

39.806(1)(d);

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A parent has been convicted of or had adjudication withheld for an offense enumerated in s.

943.0435(1)(h)1.a., and at the time of the offense:

(I) The parent was 18 years of age or older.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 believed the victim to be under 18 years of age.

If the presumption is not rebutted after the convicted parent is advised by the court that the presumption exists, shared parental responsibility, including time-sharing with the child, and decisions made regarding the child, may not be granted to the convicted parent.

However, the convicted parent is not relieved of any obligation to provide financial support.

If the court determines that shared parental responsibility would be detrimental to the child, it may order sole parental responsibility and make such arrangements for time-sharing as specified in the parenting plan as will best protect the child or abused spouse from further harm.

Whether or not there is a conviction of any offense of domestic violence or child abuse or the existence of an injunction for protection against domestic violence, the court shall consider evidence of domestic violence or child abuse as evidence of detriment to the child.

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In ordering shared parental responsibility, the court may consider the expressed desires of the parents and may grant to one party the ultimate responsibility over specific aspects of the child’s welfare or may divide those responsibilities between the parties based on the best interests of the child.

Areas of responsibility may include education, health care, and any other responsibilities that the court finds unique to a particular family.

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The court shall order sole parental responsibility for a minor child to one parent, with or without time-sharing with the other parent if it is in the best interests of the minor child.

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There is a rebuttable presumption against granting time- Page 25 of 43 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 591-01139-26 202632c1 sharing with a minor child if a parent has been convicted of or had adjudication withheld for an offense enumerated in s.

943.0435(1)(h)1.a., and at the time of the offense:

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The parent was 18 years of age or older.

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The victim was under 18 years of age or the parent believed the victim to be under 18 years of age.

A parent may rebut the presumption upon a specific finding in writing by the court that the parent poses no significant risk of harm to the child and that time-sharing is in the best interests of the minor child.

If the presumption is rebutted, the court must consider all time-sharing factors in subsection (3) when developing a time-sharing schedule.

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Access to records and information pertaining to a minor child, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and school records, may not be denied to either parent.

Full rights under this subparagraph apply to either parent unless a court order specifically revokes these rights, including any restrictions on these rights as provided in a domestic violence injunction.

A parent having rights under this subparagraph has the same rights upon request as to form, substance, and manner of access as are available to the other parent of a child, including, without limitation, the right to in-person communication with medical, dental, and education providers.

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741.315, or a temporary or final injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence has been granted pursuant to s.

The department has received information on a Title IV-D case from the Domestic,Domestic Dating,Violence, Sexual,Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, and Repeat orViolence, and Serious Violence by a Known Person Injunction Statewide Verification System, established Pagepursuant 21to ofs. 48 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ pursuant to s.

784.046(8)(b), that a court has granted a party a domestic violence or repeat or serious violence injunction.

Section 4.

Paragraph (k) of subsection (1) of section 119.0714, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

119.0714 Court files;

court records;

official records.— (1) COURT FILES.—Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to exempt from s.

119.07(1) a public record that was made a part of a court file and that is not specifically closed by order of court, except:

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A petition, and the contents thereof, for an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat or serious violence, dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, or cyberstalking that is dismissed without a hearing, dismissed at an ex parte hearing due to failure to state a claim or lack of jurisdiction, or dismissed for any reason having to do with the sufficiency of the petition itself without an injunction being issued on or after July 1, 2017, is exempt from s.

119.07(1) and s.

24(a), Art.

I of the State Constitution.

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A petition, and the contents thereof, for an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat or serious violence, dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, or cyberstalking that is dismissed without a hearing, dismissed at an ex parte hearing due to failure to state a claim or lack of jurisdiction, or dismissed for any reason having to do with the sufficiency of the petition itself without an injunction being issued before July 1, 2017, is exempt from s.

119.07(1) and s.

24(a), Art.

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The request must be delivered by mail, facsimile, or electronic transmission or in person to the clerk of the court.

A fee may not be charged for such request.

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Any information that can be used to identify a petitioner or respondent in a petition for an injunction against domestic violence, repeat or serious violence, dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, or cyberstalking, and any affidavits, notice of hearing, and temporary injunction, is confidential and exempt from s.

119.07(1) and s.

24(a), Art.

I of the State Constitution until the respondent has been personally served with a copy of the petition for injunction, affidavits, notice of hearing, and temporary injunction.

An employee, an administrator, or a board member of the facilityPage providing27 the examination of the43 patient.CODING:

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A person subject to an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, stalking, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person under s.

(h) A person subject to an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, stalking, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person under s.

SubsectionParagraph (3)(b) of subsection (2) of section 741.2901,741.313, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

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prosecutors;

legislative intent;

investigation;

duty of circuits;

first appearance.— (3) Before Prior to a defendant’s first appearance in any charge of domestic violence as defined in s.

741.28, the State Attorney’s Office shall perform a thorough investigation of the defendant’s history, including, but not limited to:

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Florida Senate - 2026 SBCS 32 35-00004-26 202632__ arrests for domesticSB violence,32 prior591-01139-26 arrests202632c1 for(2) nondomestic(b) charges,This priorsection injunctionsapplies forif protectionan againstemployee domesticuses and repeat or serious violence filed listing the defendantleave asfrom respondentwork andto: noting history of other victims, and prior walk- in domestic complaints filed against the defendant.

This information must shall be presented at first appearance, when setting bond, and when passing sentence, for consideration by the court.

When a defendant is arrested for an act of domestic violence, the defendant must shall be held in custody until brought before the court for admittance to bail in accordance with chapter 903.

In determining bail, the court shall consider the safety of the victim, the victim’s children, and any other person who may be in danger if the defendant is released.

Section 8.

Paragraph (c) of subsection (2) and paragraph (b) of subsection (8) of section 741.30, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

741.30 Domestic violence;

injunction;

powers and duties of court and clerk;

petition;

notice and hearing;

temporary injunction;

issuance of injunction;

statewide verification system;

enforcement;

public records exemption.— (2) (c)1.

The clerk of the court shall assist petitioners in seeking both injunctions for protection against domestic violence and enforcement for a violation thereof as specified in this section.

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All clerks’ offices shall provide simplified petition forms for the injunction, any modifications, and the enforcement thereof, including instructions for completion.

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The clerk of the court shall ensure the petitioner’s privacy to the extent practical while completing the forms for injunctions for protection against domestic violence.

5.

The clerk of the court shall provide petitioners with a minimum of two certified copies of the order of injunction, one of which is serviceable and will inform the petitioner of the process for service and enforcement.

6.

Clerks of court and appropriate staff in each county shall receive training in the effective assistance of petitioners as provided or approved by the Florida Association of Court Clerks.

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The clerk of the court in each county shall make available informational brochures on domestic violence when such brochures are provided by local certified domestic violence centers.

8.

The clerk of the court in each county shall distribute a statewide uniform informational brochure to petitioners at the time of filing for an injunction for protection against domestic or repeat or serious violence when such brochures become available.

The brochure must include information about the effect of giving the court false information about domestic violence.

(8) (b) A Domestic and Repeat or Serious Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System is created within the Department of Law Enforcement.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ and maintain a statewide communication system capable of electronically transmitting information to and between criminal justice agencies relating to domestic violence injunctions and repeat or serious violence injunctions issued by the courts throughout the state.

Such information must include, but is not limited to, information as to the existence and status of any injunction for verification purposes.

Section 9.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section 741.313, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

741.313 Unlawful action against employees seeking protection.— (2) (b) This section applies if an employee uses the leave from work to:

Seek an injunction for protection against domestic violence or an injunction for protection in cases of repeat or serious violence, dating violence, or sexual violence;violence, or serious violence by a known person;

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Section 8.

Subsection (1) of section 784.047, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

784.047 Penalties for violating protective injunction against violators.— (1) A person who willfully violates an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person issued pursuant Page 29 of 43 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 32 35-00004-26591-01139-26 202632__202632c1 the act of domestic violence or sexual violence or to attends. and prepare for court-related proceedings arising from the act of domestic violence or sexual violence.

Section 10.

Subsection (1) of section 784.047, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

784.047 Penalties for violating protective injunction against violators.— (1) A person who willfully violates an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, issued pursuant to s.

(c) Committing an act of repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person against the petitioner;

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 32 35-00004-26 202632__ (g) Defacing or destroying the petitioner’s personal property, including the petitioner’s motor vehicle;

Section 11.9.

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penalties.— (4) A person who, after an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or serious violence by a known person pursuant to s.

Section 12.10.

Subsections (2) and (3) of section 790.06, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm.— (2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall issue a license if the applicant:

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(b) Is 21 years of age or older;

(c) Does not suffer from a physical infirmity that which prevents the safe handling of a weapon or firearm;

(d) Is not ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to s.

790.23 by virtue of having been convicted of a felony;

(e) Has not been:

1.

Found guilty of a crime under the provisions of chapter 893 or similar laws of any other state relating to controlled substances within a 3-year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted;

or 2.

Committed for the abuse of a controlled substance under chapter 397 or under the provisions of former chapter 396 or similar laws of any other state.

An applicant who has been granted relief from firearms disabilities pursuant to s.

790.065(2)(a)4.d.

or pursuant to the law of the state in which the commitment occurred is deemed not to be committed for the abuse of a controlled substance under this subparagraph;

(f) Does not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages or other substances to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired.

It shall be presumed that an applicant chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages or other substances to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired if the applicant has been convicted under s.

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856.011(3), or has had two or more convictions under s.

316.193 or similar laws of any other state, within the 3-year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted;

(g) Desires a legal means to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm for lawful self-defense;

(h) Demonstrates competence with a firearm by any one of the following:

1.

Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or a similar agency of another state;

2.

Completion of any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course;

3.

Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law enforcement agency, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school, using instructors certified by the National Rifle Association, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;

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Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of a law enforcement agency or security enforcement;

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Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or United States military service;

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or 7.

Completion of any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association certified firearms instructor;

A photocopy of a certificate of completion of any of the courses or classes;

an affidavit from the instructor, school, club, organization, or group that conducted or taught such course or class attesting to the completion of the course or class by the applicant;

or a copy of any document that shows completion of the course or class or evidences participation in firearms competition shall constitute evidence of qualification under this paragraph.

A person who conducts a course pursuant to subparagraph 2., subparagraph 3., or subparagraph 7., or who, as an instructor, attests to the completion of such courses, must maintain records certifying that he or she observed the student safely handle and discharge the firearm in his or her physical presence and that the discharge of the firearm included live fire using a firearm and ammunition as defined in s.

790.001;

(i) Has not been adjudicated an incapacitated person under s.

744.331, or similar laws of any other state.

An applicant who has been granted relief from firearms disabilities pursuant to s.

790.065(2)(a)4.d.

or pursuant to the law of the state in which the adjudication occurred is deemed not to have been adjudicated an incapacitated person under this paragraph;

(j) Has not been committed to a mental institution under chapter 394, or similar laws of any other state.

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or pursuant to the law of the state in which the commitment occurred is deemed not to have been committed in a mental institution under this paragraph;

(k) Has not had adjudication of guilt withheld or imposition of sentence suspended on any felony unless 3 years have elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled, or expunction has occurred;

(l) Has not had adjudication of guilt withheld or imposition of sentence suspended on any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence unless 3 years have elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled, or the record has been expunged;

(m) Has not been issued an injunction that is currently in force and effect and that restrains the applicant from committing acts of domestic violence or acts of repeat or serious violence;

and (n) Is not prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm by any other provision of Florida or federal law.

(3)(a) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall deny a license if the applicant has been found guilty of, had adjudication of guilt withheld for, or had imposition of sentence suspended for one or more crimes of violence constituting a misdemeanor, unless 3 years have elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled or the record has been sealed or expunged.

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The department must shall, upon notification by a law enforcement agency, a court, a clerk’s office, or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, temporarily suspend a license or the processing of an application for a license if the licensee or applicant is arrested or formally charged with a crime that would disqualify such person from having a license under this section, until final disposition of the case.

The department must shall suspend a license or the processing of an application for a license if the licensee or applicant is issued an injunction that restrains the licensee or applicant from committing acts of domestic violence or acts of repeat or serious violence.

The department shall notify the licensee or applicant suspended under this section of his or her right to a hearing pursuant to chapter 120.

If the criminal case or injunction results in a nondisqualifying disposition and the applicant or licensee is otherwise eligible, the suspension must shall end.

The department must issue an order confirming the end of the suspension within 90 days after the applicant’s or licensee’s submission to the department of a copy of the final resolution of the criminal case or injunction.

The copy provided to the department must be sent through electronic or certified mail to a location that must shall be specified on the notice of suspension received by the licensee or applicant.

If the criminal case or injunction results in a disqualifying disposition, the suspension must remain in effect and the department must proceed with denial or revocation proceedings pursuant to chapter 120.

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The Legislature finds it a matter of public policy and public safety that it is necessary to ensure that potentially disqualifying information about an applicant or licensee is investigated and processed in a timely manner by the department pursuant to this section.

The Legislature intends to clarify that suspensions pursuant to this section are temporary, and the department has the duty to make an eligibility determination and issue a license in the timeframe prescribed in this subsection.

Section 13.

Paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 790.065, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

790.065 Sale and delivery of firearms.— (2) Upon receipt of a request for a criminal history record check, the Department of Law Enforcement shall, during the licensee’s call or by return call, forthwith:

(c)1.

Review any records available to it to determine whether the potential buyer or transferee has been indicted or has had an information filed against her or him for an offense that is a felony under either state or federal law, or, as mandated by federal law, has had an injunction for protection against domestic violence entered against the potential buyer or transferee under s.

741.30, has had an injunction for protection against repeat or serious violence entered against the potential buyer or transferee under s.

784.046, or has been arrested for a dangerous crime as specified in s.

907.041(5)(a) or for any of the following enumerated offenses:

a.

Criminal anarchy under ss.

876.01 and 876.02.

b.

Extortion under s.

836.05.

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Explosives violations under s.

552.22(1) and (2).

d.

Controlled substances violations under chapter 893.

e.