The bill amends section 741.31 of the Florida Statutes to enhance penalties for individuals who violate injunctions or foreign protection orders against victims of domestic violence. Specifically, it establishes that a person who has one prior conviction for any assault, battery, or violation of an injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim will commit a felony of the third degree if they subsequently violate an injunction or protection order. This change replaces the previous requirement of having two or more prior convictions.

Additionally, the bill mandates a minimum sentence of 10 days in county jail for each violation of this provision, unless the court imposes a non-suspended period of incarceration in a state correctional facility. The definition of "conviction" is clarified to include any determination of guilt resulting from a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 643 Filed: 741.31
H 643 c1: 741.31