The bill establishes a new section, 82.037, in the Florida Statutes, which allows property owners or their authorized agents to request the immediate removal of unauthorized persons from their commercial real property by the sheriff, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include the property not being open to the public at the time of the unlawful entry, the owner having directed the unauthorized individuals to leave, and the absence of any ongoing litigation regarding the property. The property owner or agent must submit a verified complaint to the sheriff, who is then required to serve a notice to vacate and may arrest any unauthorized individuals found on the property.

Additionally, the bill amends section 806.13 to include criminal penalties for unlawfully detaining or damaging commercial real property, with penalties escalating to a felony for damages exceeding $1,000. It also modifies section 817.0311 by removing references to "residential" real property in the context of fraudulent sales or leases, thereby broadening the scope to include commercial properties. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 213 Filed: 806.13, 817.0311