The bill amends Florida Statutes to expand the rights of correctional probation officers regarding the carrying of concealed firearms. Specifically, it allows correctional probation officers to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers and authorizes them to perform certain law enforcement functions under limited circumstances. The bill also revises the definitions of "qualified law enforcement officer" and "qualified retired law enforcement officer" to include correctional probation officers. Additionally, it stipulates that the appointing or employing agency may impose limitations on the carrying of concealed firearms by these officers during off-duty hours.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the existing waiting period for firearm purchases by revising exemptions. It clarifies that the waiting period does not apply to holders of concealed weapons or firearms licenses, which now explicitly includes law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and servicemembers. The bill also introduces new definitions for terms related to firearm purchases, such as "holder of a concealed weapons or concealed firearms license," and provides an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 383 Filed: 790.051
H 383 c1: 790.0655
H 383 c2: 790.052, 790.0655
H 383 er: 790.052, 790.0655