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New Florida law to enhance domestic violence penalties set to take effect
House Bill 277, passed unanimously by the legislature earlier this year, will begin in just a few days
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) - A new Florida law set to take effect on July 1 makes it a felony to violate a domestic violence restraining order for the second time, creates a statewide domestic violence database and makes animal abuse a domestic crime in certain circumstances.
House Bill 277, passed unanimously by the legislature earlier this year, will begin in just a few days. The law does not enhance the penalty for a first time offender who violates a restraining order.
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