The bill amends section 921.141 of the Florida Statutes to introduce a new aggravating factor for capital felonies. Specifically, it adds paragraph (q) to subsection (6), which states that a capital felony will be considered more severe if it was committed against the head of a state, such as the President or Vice President of the United States, or the Governor of any state. Additionally, it includes that if a capital felony was committed in an attempt to target a head of state, and another individual was harmed in the process, this too will be recognized as an aggravating factor.

The effective date for this amendment is set for July 1, 2025. This change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding capital felonies by recognizing the unique severity of crimes committed against high-ranking officials and the potential collateral damage that may occur during such attempts.