Sen. Lori Berman has refiled a bill that would put in place stronger protections and support systems for victims of domestic violence and dating violence.

Berman, a Boynton Beach Democrat, filed the measure ( SB 296 ), which would establish statewide infrastructure to improve emergency response for victims of violence while also supporting confidentiality and raising public awareness.

Known as the “Helping Abuse Victims Escape Now (HAVEN) Act,” the bill would expand and update multiple Florida Statutes to include victims of dating violence alongside victims of domestic violence.

Public records exemptions would be extended to include victims of dating violence. Victims would be able to apply for address confidentiality through the Attorney General, who would also designate sta

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