Florida 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 855 — Restorative Justice

Last action — Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Restorative Justice; Requires DOC to develop & implement training about restorative justice practices; requires notice to victims if restorative justice is available; defines “restorative justice."

Bill Text

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The bill requires the development of restorative justice training and victim notification provisions within Florida's correctional and justice systems.

  • Section 945.71

    structured disciplinary training programs within the Department of Corrections expressly intended to → inmate training programs within the Department of Corrections intended to revise legislative intent for inmate training programs to

    Revises the intent of inmate training programs to include a focus on restorative justice.

  • Section 945.73(1)

    training about restorative justice practices

    Requiring the Department of Corrections to include restorative justice training in inmate training programs.

  • Section 960.001(1)(a)9.a.

    The right of a victim to be notified of restorative justice if it is available in the jurisdiction.

    Mandates that victims be informed about the availability of restorative justice options.

  • Section 960.001(1)(a)9.b.

    the term 'restorative justice' means a gathering, in which parties who have caused harm or who have been harmed and community stakeholders choose to collectively meet to identify and repair harm inflicted to the extent possible.

    Defines 'restorative justice' to clarify its meaning in the context of victim notification.

Action History

  1. Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  2. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  3. Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  4. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  5. Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee

  6. Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  7. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 855 do?
Restorative Justice; Requires DOC to develop & implement training about restorative justice practices; requires notice to victims if restorative justice is available; defines “restorative justice."
Who sponsors HB 855?
HB 855 is sponsored by Hinson, Yvonne Hayes (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 855?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 855?
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