The Brief
- Florida domestic violence laws are getting stricter after the governor signed two pieces of legislation to protect abuse survivors.
- A new pilot program for an electronic monitoring system will be launched in Pinellas County to alert law enforcement of an offender’s location.
- The state is also launching a feasibility study for a discreet 9-1-1 alert system and increasing financial assistance to help survivors relocate safely.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is making a statement about domestic violence after Governor DeSantis signed two laws recently that enhance penalties for abusers and test tools to hold them accountable in a new way.
Florida protection changes
What we know:
Florida is increasing its protections for survivors of domestic and dating violence through two newly signed pieces of legislation.
Within a single week, the laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis became a part of Florida statute to strengthen penalties for abusers and implement new accountability measures.
Domestic violence updates
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