The bill amends section 921.141 of the Florida Statutes to introduce an additional aggravating factor for capital felonies. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph (q) to subsection (6), which states that an aggravating factor exists if the victim of the capital felony was gathered with one or more persons for school activities, religious activities, or public government meetings.
This change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding capital felonies by recognizing the vulnerability of victims in these specific communal settings. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.