State & National

Florida’s HAVEN Act signed into law, expanding protections for abuse victims

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the HAVEN Act, a new state law that creates a web-based silent alert system allowing domestic and dating violence victims to contact law enforcement discreetly. The legislation, written by domestic violence survivor and House District 22 candidate Amy Trask, also aligns legal protections for dating violence victims with those already afforded to domestic violence victims. The law takes effect July 1, with a feasibility study for the alert system due in January.

Sources: WCJB TV20