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HB 19

Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jose Alvarez and 12 co-sponsors

Florida HB 19 sought to strengthen protections for domestic and dating violence victims but died in committee without explanation of its specific proposals or reasons for failure.

Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 19

Legislative bill overview

HB 19 is a Florida bill introduced to address protections and support systems for victims of domestic violence and dating violence. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Government Operations committees but died in committee during the 2025 legislative session without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Domestic and dating violence affect thousands of Floridians annually, with victims often needing legal protections, resources, and systemic support. Legislative action in this area can establish or expand restraining order procedures, victim services funding, law enforcement training, or shelter access—all of which have measurable impacts on victim safety and outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific provisions unknown: Without bill text details, the exact mechanisms (restraining order reforms, funding allocations, law enforcement protocols) remain unclear, making it difficult to assess what stakeholder groups opposed it
  • Government resource allocation: Measures expanding victim services typically require budget commitments, which may face fiscal conservatism concerns
  • Definition and scope disputes: Definitional boundaries between domestic violence, dating violence, and related offenses often generate debate about who qualifies for protections

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

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