HB 629: Victims of Reform School Abuse

HB 629: Victims of Reform School Abuse

Victims of Reform School Abuse; Requires person seeking certification as victim of Florida reform school abuse to apply to DOS by specified date; authorizes specified persons to apply on behalf of decedent; requires DOS to review & process completed application within certain timeframe; prohibits DOS from denying an application for specified reasons; requires DOS to submit list of certified victims to Legislature; provides exceptions from specified requirements for crime victim compensation eligibility for victims.

Link to Bill:

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/629