Bill Sponsor
Florida House Bill 621
Session 2024
Property Rights
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 27, 2024
Sponsors
Committee
Judiciary Committee
Committee
Civil Justice Subcommittee
Republican
Kevin M. Steele
First Action
Nov 21, 2023
Latest Action
Mar 27, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
621
State
Florida
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Committee
Civil Justice Subcommittee
Primary
Committee
Judiciary Committee
Primary
Republican
Primary
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Unknown
Garcia
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on March 1, 2024
Motion Text
Passage, Third Reading
House Roll Call Votes
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
Unknown
Garcia
Yes
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
Summary
Property Rights; Authorizes property owners or authorized agents to request assistance from sheriff for immediately removing unauthorized occupants from residential dwelling under certain conditions; requires specified complaint; provides requirements for sheriff; authorizes arrest of unauthorized occupant; provides that sheriff is not liable to any party for loss, destruction, or damage; provides that property owner or agent is not liable to any party for loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal property unless it was wrongfully removed; prohibits unlawfully detaining, or occupying or trespassing upon, residential dwelling intentionally & causing at least specified amount of damage; provides criminal penalties for any person who knowingly & willfully presents false document purporting to be valid lease agreement, deed, or other instrument conveying real property rights; prohibits listing or advertising for sale, or renting or leasing, residential real property.
Documents (3)
Bill Analysis -- Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) (3/27/2024 4:33 PM)
Bill Analysis -- Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) (2/21/2024 5:39 PM)
Sources
Record Created
Nov 21, 2023 5:42:23 PM
Record Updated
Jun 13, 2024 7:21:36 AM