6/25/07-Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill into law intended to discourage adults from leaving small children unattended in motor vehicles.
The new law, previously S2, makes leaving a child alone in a vehicle for more than 15 minutes a criminal offense. The restriction also applies to children left in RVs and the beds of pickup trucks.
Offenders would face up to 60 days in jail and $500 fines. If the child dies or suffers great bodily harm, violators would face up to five years in prison and $5,000 fines.

5/2/07-A bill on Gov. Charlie Crist’s desk is intended to discourage adults from leaving small children unattended in motor vehicles.
Sponsored by Sen. Mandy Dawson, D-Fort Lauderdale, S2 would make leaving a child alone in a vehicle for more than 15 minutes a criminal offense. The restriction also would apply to children left in RVs and the beds of pickup trucks.
Offenders would face up to 60 days in jail and $500 fines. If the child dies or suffers great bodily harm, violators would face up to five years in prison and $5,000 fines.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.

5/2/07-The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill that is intended to discourage adults from leaving small children unattended in motor vehicles.
Sponsored by Sen. Mandy Dawson, D-Fort Lauderdale, S2 would make leaving a child alone in a vehicle for more than 15 minutes a criminal offense. The restriction also would apply to children left in RVs and the beds of pickup trucks.
Offenders would face up to 60 days in jail and $500 fines. If the child dies or suffers great bodily harm, violators would face up to five years in prison and $5,000 fines.
The bill has been forwarded to the House.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.
A similar House bill – HB667 – is working its way through the House.