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SB 1100

Protective Services for Certain Victims and Witnesses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan Martin

Florida bill to expand victim and witness protections in criminal cases, withdrawn in committee without passage.

Died in Criminal Justice
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Bill Summary · SB 1100

Legislative bill overview

SB 1100 would establish or expand protective services for crime victims and witnesses in Florida, though the specific protections are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but did not advance through the legislative process, dying in the Criminal Justice committee.

Why is this important

Victim and witness protection programs are critical for ensuring people can safely participate in the criminal justice system without fear of retaliation or intimidation. Adequate protections can increase case prosecution rates and conviction likelihood by enabling witnesses to testify credibly.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding mechanisms – Expanded protective services require budget allocation; legislators may debate whether new funding is necessary or if existing resources should be reallocated
  • Scope of protection – Questions likely arose about which victims/witnesses qualify, what level of protection is provided, and whether protections are permanent or temporary
  • Implementation burden – Law enforcement and court systems would bear operational responsibility; concerns about feasibility and resource strain may have influenced the bill's defeat

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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