This bill establishes a new section in Florida law, specifically section 944.092, which outlines the basic rights of inmates within the correctional system. Key rights include proper ventilation in housing units, a minimum of 20 minutes for meal consumption (with extensions allowed for medical reasons), access to an adequate food supply during emergencies, and the provision of necessary health supplies upon request. Additionally, the Department of Corrections is required to provide each inmate with a written copy of these rights upon their entry into the system and allows inmates to file grievances if they believe their rights have been violated.

The bill also amends section 947.149 to revise the definition of "permanently incapacitated inmate" for the purposes of conditional medical release. The new definition specifies that a permanently incapacitated inmate is one who has a condition that renders them permanently and irreversibly incapacitated or has a physical disability that does not pose a danger to themselves or others. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 185 Filed: 947.149