In a signing ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill into law which aims to protect veterans and their family members from predatory financial practices. The law creates a civil penalty on top of restitution for anyone who commits fraud against a member of the military or their family. Scott said that HB 1223 “will send a strong message to the rest of the nation that in Florida, we’ll do whatever it takes to protect our veterans and their families.” During the signing…
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