The bill CS/CS/HB 903 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the rights and treatment of prisoners, particularly focusing on mental health care and legal processes related to inmate treatment. It introduces a new definition of "prisoner" and mandates the exhaustion of administrative remedies before initiating legal actions. The bill establishes a one-year limitation for actions concerning conditions of confinement and requires that claims related to confinement demonstrate physical injury or the commission of a sexual act. Additionally, it emphasizes informed consent for mental health treatment and outlines the conditions for emergency medical treatment. The legislation also modifies sentencing guidelines, allowing for consecutive prison terms for multiple felonies and expanding methods of execution for death sentences.

Moreover, the bill introduces significant changes to the procedures for involuntary examination and treatment of inmates with mental illnesses, including the requirement for court hearings and the involvement of the Department of Children and Families. It streamlines the process for filing petitions for involuntary placement and ensures that inmates have legal representation. The bill also establishes protocols for managing self-injurious behaviors and allows for emergency treatment orders. Furthermore, it clarifies the rights of inmates regarding health care advance directives and outlines the responsibilities of health care providers in correctional facilities, granting them immunity from liability when acting in accordance with the law. Overall, the bill aims to improve the legal framework surrounding inmate rights, mental health treatment, and sentencing practices in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 903 Filed: 57.085, 775.087, 922.10, 922.105, 945.41, 945.42, 945.43, 945.44, 945.45, 945.47, 945.48, 945.49, 947.02, 947.021, 947.12, 957.09
H 903 c1: 57.085, 775.087, 922.10, 922.105, 945.41, 945.42, 945.43, 945.44, 945.45, 945.47, 945.48, 945.49, 947.02, 947.12, 957.09, 20.32
H 903 c2: 57.085, 775.087, 922.10, 922.105, 945.41, 945.42, 945.43, 945.44, 945.45, 945.47, 945.48, 945.49, 947.02, 947.12, 957.09, 20.32
H 903 er: 57.085, 775.087, 922.10, 922.105, 945.41, 945.42, 945.43, 945.44, 945.45, 945.47, 945.48, 945.49, 947.02, 947.12, 957.09, 20.32