Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions

Created a new statute (741.2801) that reclassifies domestic violence crimes as more severe felonies if the offender has a prior conviction for domestic violence.

Added a specific definition for 'military protective order' to clarify its legal status within Florida's domestic violence statutes.

Updated the bill's summary and list of amended statutes to reflect the new enhanced penalty provisions and the addition of the military protective order definition.

Changed the document status from 'CS/CS/HB 277' to 'CS/CS/HB 277, Engrossed 1' and updated page counts to reflect the new content.

The definition of 'electronic monitoring' was removed from the bill.

The definition of 'military protective order' was retained and slightly modified to clarify the issuing authority.

The requirement for courts to order electronic monitoring in domestic violence cases was removed.

The language regarding penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders was changed from 'providing enhanced penalties' to 'reclassifying penalties'.

A new section establishing an electronic monitoring pilot program in a specified county was added, requiring the sheriff to design and implement it.

Requirements for the sheriff to complete an evaluation and provide reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program were added.

The requirement for the respondent to pay for electronic monitoring services was removed.

Removed provisions regarding emergency communications plans, firefighter training on domestic violence, and paramedic training requirements.

Added specific legal definitions for 'electronic monitoring' (including GPS and radio frequency tracking) and 'military protective order'.

Added requirements for courts to order electronic monitoring for domestic violence respondents and for law enforcement to notify victims of probable violations of military protective orders.

Required the Department of Law Enforcement to enter injunctions against dating violence and sexual violence into a statewide verification system.

Created enhanced penalties for committing a domestic violence offense if the person has a prior conviction for such an offense.

Increased the dollar amounts available for relocation assistance provided to victims of domestic violence.