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 sentencing laws. It introduces a new definition of "prisoner" and mandates the exhaustion of administrative remedies before legal actions can be initiated. The bill establishes a one-year limitation for actions concerning conditions of confinement and requires that legal claims related to prisoner confinement demonstrate physical injury or the commission of a sexual act. Additionally, it revises sentencing laws for felonies involving firearms, allowing for consecutive sentencing and establishing minimum terms of imprisonment based on the nature of the crime.

Moreover, the bill emphasizes the need for informed consent in mental health treatment for inmates and outlines the conditions for emergency medical treatment. It introduces a structured process for involuntary examination and treatment of inmates with mental illnesses, including court hearings and representation by an attorney. The legislation also addresses the management of self-injurious behaviors and the rights of inmates to make health care decisions, including executing advance directives. By streamlining the appointment process for the Florida Commission on Offender Review and modifying contract requirements for correctional facilities, the bill aims to improve the overall framework of corrections and public safety 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