The bill amends section 921.141 of the Florida Statutes to introduce a new aggravating factor for capital felonies. Specifically, it adds a provision that states if a capital felony is committed against the head of a state—such as the President or Vice President of the United States, or the Governor of any state—or if a capital felony is committed in an attempt to target such an individual, this will be considered an aggravating factor in sentencing.

The new legal language is inserted as paragraph (q) in subsection (6) of the existing law, which outlines the aggravating factors that can influence the sentencing of capital felonies. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.