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“Marsy’s Law for Florida today thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the Victims of Crime Bill, which will conform crime victims’ rights language currently in Florida statute to the amended language voters placed in the Florida Constitution in 2018. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding Signing of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)
“Marsy’s Law for Florida commends the Florida Legislature on the passage of SB 1012/HB 697 sponsored by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative Colleen Burton, which achieves two important goals for crime victims. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding the Passage of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)
Statement By:
Jennifer Fennell, Marsy’s Law for Florida Spokesperson
Regarding Parkland/Nikolas Cruz Pre-trial Hearing and Crime Victims’ Rights
“Marsy’s Law for Florida commends the Broward County State Attorney’s Office and Prosecutor Carolyn McCann for defending the constitutional rights of crime victims during the high-profile pre-trial hearing for Nikolas Cruz who will soon be on trial for the murder of 17 people. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law Statement Regarding Parkland/Nikolas Cruz Pre-trial Hearing and Crime Victims’ Rights
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marsy’s Law for Florida has launched the “Shed Light on Domestic Violence” campaign, which encourages Floridians to replace their front porch light or lights inside their homes and businesses with a purple lightbulb – the color of domestic violence awareness – as a reminder of this important issue. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Launches “Shed Light on Domestic Violence” Campaign for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“Today I will be participating in a panel discussion regarding Marsy’s Law for Florida taking place at the Florida Press Association annual conference. [Read more…] about Statement By Paul Hawkes, Marsy’s Law for Florida Counsel
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 18 – 24, Marsy’s Law for Florida is lighting Florida landmarks purple and launching special social media campaigns to create awareness of crime victims’ rights. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Recognizes the 40th Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
In a recent op-ed in the Ft. Myers News-Press and Naples Daily News, State Attorney Amira Fox discusses one of the most impactful changes to our justice system – Marsy’s Law for Florida. [Read more…] about Protecting victims remains a Florida priority
In a recent op-ed in the Northwest Florida Daily News, former judge Representative Patt Maney outlined the many positive benefits Marsy’s Law for Florida has provided victims of crime since it was placed in the state constitution in 2018. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida gives victims of crime a voice
As part of their ongoing efforts to educate officials and the public on the continued fight for victims’ rights, Marsy’s Law for All will feature Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren on their ongoing Facebook Live series, “Why We Do What We Do.” [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law Educational Facebook Live Series to Feature Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren
“Marsy’s Law for Florida today thanks the Florida Highway Patrol for their effort and commitment to protect victims’ right to privacy by ensuring a victims’ personally identifiable information is kept private, in line with Florida’s Constitution. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Praises Florida Highway Patrol Policy Change That Would No Longer Share Victims’ Information Without Their Approval
