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SB 8 — Relief of Leonard Cure/State of Florida
by Senators Jones and Thompson
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Special Master on Claim Bills Committee (SM)
This bill provides $817,000 to be appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Financial Services for the relief of Leonard Cure for his 16 years of wrongful incarceration. Additionally, the bill waives tuition and fees for Leonard Cure for up to 120 hours of instruction at a career center, Florida College System Institution, or state university.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 39-1; House 104-0