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A bill allowing all sexual abuse victims to avoid going physically to court to give their testimony during a trial has passed its first Senate panel. But,…
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A measure to help Florida get rid of its backlog of thousands of untested rape kits passed its first Senate panel Monday.Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-Fort…
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A couple of state lawmakers as well as some suicide prevention advocates are hoping to cut down on suicides, mainly among Florida youth.Jim…
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Bills aimed at helping Florida’s youth have passed the state Senate Wednesday.The first measure the Florida Senate unanimously passed allows young victims…
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A measure allowing certain abuse victims to secretly record their attackers to use as evidence in court is now heading to the Senate floor.Sen. Lizbeth…
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A bill allowing young sexual abuse victims to secretly record their attackers to use as evidence in court cleared its first Senate hearing Monday.After…
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Attorney General Pam Bondi says she’s on board with a bill making it easier for sexual abuse victims under the age of 17 to privately record their…
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Two bills dealing with how Florida prosecutes and punishes sex offenders passed their first legislative hurdle Monday. One bill deals with statutes of…