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A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2017

Stronger civil penalties for terrorism in the Sunshine State are imminent, as Gov. Rick Scott signed Rep. Jason Fischer‘s “Civil Remedies for Terrorism” bill into law Friday. HB 65 was Fischer’s first bill, filed last November. Previously, there had not been a civil cause of action for terrorism under Florida law. This bill changes that, allowing a person injured […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 30, 2016

HD 16 Rep. Jason Fischer wasn’t at the Duval Delegation meeting Wednesday, yet the first-term Jacksonville Republican filed a bill that will be a big talker. HB 65, dealing with Civil Remedies for Terrorism, would allow a person injured as a victim of terrorism to collect minimum damages of $1,000, along with legal fees. Those committing acts of terror, […]

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Jason Fischer’s ‘Civil Remedies for Terrorism’ bill becomes law

Civil Remedies for Terrorism bill proposes recourse for terror victims