Bill Introduced

2025 Regular

Bill Summary

Provides appropriation from State of Florida to compensate Sidney Holmes for wrongful incarceration; directs CFO to draw warrant payable directly to Sidney Holmes; requires CFO to pay directed funds without requiring Sidney Holmes to sign liability release; declares that Legislature does not waive certain defenses or increase state's limits of liability with respect to act; prohibits funds awarded from being used or paid for attorney or lobbying fees; requires Sidney Holmes to notify DLA upon filing certain civil actions; provides that certain benefits are void upon specified findings.

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Some type of bill category

Sponsors

Last Action

Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee on (1/15/2025)

Official Document