The proposed bill establishes a new section in Florida law, specifically section 775.37, which addresses the sentencing of veterans with mental health conditions. It defines a "modified sentence" as a sentence that is below the required term of imprisonment or mandatory minimum, and it may include waivers of restrictions on the defendant's eligibility for gain-time or release. The bill allows courts to impose a modified sentence for veterans with mental health conditions related to their military service, provided that the court finds that the standard sentence is not necessary for public protection.

However, the bill specifies that this provision does not apply to defendants convicted of certain offenses listed in section 943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I). The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.