Navigation Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka Suspects adjudicated incompetent to proceed could receive mental-health treatment in a county jail instead of a state hospital under bills moving through the Florida Legislature. The House Children, Families, and Seniors Subcommittee voted overwhelmingly February 3 to approve HB 1249 by Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Ft. Myers.
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Grandparents ‘reasonable visitation’ measure moves
Rep. Jackie Toledo A House panel has approved a measure that would authorize judges to grant grandparents “reasonable visitation,” but only after a tragedy. The Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee voted 18-0 on February 2 to approve HB 1119 by Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa.
Privacy protections measure for city and county attorneys moves in the senate
Sen. Danny Burgess A measure that would give city and county attorneys, and their assistants, greater privacy protections is one step closer to the Senate floor. The Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously on February 2 to approve SB 1420 by Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills.
Pro Bono Legal Services Committee busy promoting pro bono opportunities
With the launch of a major video campaign, and the focus of the next Bar president, the Pro Bono Legal Services Committee is about to enjoy a much higher profile. Moments after the committee convened for Winter Meeting on January 28, President-elect Gary Lesser told the panel he intends to heavily promote its work when […]
Measure to overhaul to Baker and Marchman acts scaled back
Sen. Aaron Bean A proposed overhaul of the Baker and Marchman acts that govern the commitment of Floridians with mental illness and substance use disorders, respectively, appears to be dead this year. The Senate Children Families and Elders Affairs Committee voted 8-0 on February 1 to approve a stripped-down version, SB 1844, by Sen. Aaron […]