The bill CS/CS/HB 903 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to address the rights and treatment of inmates, particularly focusing on legal actions, mental health care, and sentencing laws. It establishes a one-year limitation period for lawsuits concerning conditions of confinement and requires prisoners to exhaust administrative remedies before filing such lawsuits. Additionally, it specifies that claims for mental or emotional injury while in custody must be accompanied by evidence of physical injury or a sexual act. The bill also introduces new definitions and requirements for mental health treatment, emphasizing informed consent and allowing wardens to authorize emergency medical treatment.

Moreover, the bill modifies sentencing laws by mandating minimum terms of imprisonment for qualifying felonies and permitting consecutive sentences for multiple offenses. It updates execution methods for death sentences and clarifies the roles of health care providers in correctional facilities, granting them immunity from liability when making health care decisions for inmates. The legislation also establishes a process for involuntary mental health treatment, ensuring inmates' rights are protected while addressing their mental health needs. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding inmate treatment and rights while balancing public safety concerns.

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