This bill seeks to strengthen the legal framework for addressing domestic violence in Florida by introducing new definitions and enhancing penalties for offenders. It defines "electronic monitoring" and "military protective order," and allows courts to mandate electronic monitoring for respondents in domestic violence cases, particularly when there is evidence of a threat to the victim. The bill also requires the Department of Law Enforcement to maintain a statewide verification system for injunctions related to domestic, dating, and sexual violence. Key amendments include the consideration of electronic monitoring as a condition of probation for offenders and an expansion of the information required in petitions for injunctions to better assess the risk of imminent danger to victims.

Additionally, the bill increases relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence, raising the one-time payment from $1,500 to $2,500 and the lifetime maximum from $3,000 to $5,000. It also updates the scoring system for sentencing in domestic violence cases, especially when children are involved, and clarifies definitions related to household members. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to enhance protections for victims while holding repeat offenders accountable.

Statutes affected:
S 682 Filed: 365.171, 741.281, 741.283, 784.047, 960.198, 921.0024, 943.0584, 943.171
S 682 c1: 365.171, 741.281, 741.29, 784.047, 960.198, 921.0024, 943.0584, 943.171
S 682 c2: 741.281, 741.31, 960.198, 921.0024, 943.0584, 943.171