Monthly Archives: October 2026
Lawmakers Enhance Domestic Violence Punishments
Florida’s new domestic violence law, which took effect on July 1, 2026, increases criminal penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and expands survivor protections. Specifically, House Bill 277, which legislators approved unanimously, makes it a felony to violate a domestic violence restraining order for the second time. The measure also creates a statewide domestic… Read More »
