This bill aims to enhance protections for victims of domestic violence and dating violence in Florida by introducing a new web-based 911 alert system. The Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services is tasked with conducting a feasibility study for this alert system, which will facilitate real-time data sharing between public safety answering points (PSAPs) and law enforcement agencies. The system is designed to provide victims with a unique telephone number and a user-generated code or phrase to signal their need for immediate assistance. The division is required to report the findings of this study to the Legislature by January 31, 2026.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to include dating violence in existing laws related to domestic violence. It revises legislative findings to recognize victims of dating violence, defines "dating violence," and allows these victims to apply for the Attorney General's address confidentiality program. The Attorney General is also mandated to designate agencies to assist victims in this process. Other amendments ensure that the names and addresses of victims of both domestic and dating violence are protected from public disclosure, thereby enhancing their safety and privacy. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 19 Filed: 741.402, 741.465, 741.4651, 960.001
H 19 c1: 741.401, 741.402, 741.408, 741.4651, 960.001