The bill proposes the creation of a new section, 901.1501, in the Florida Statutes, which allows law enforcement officers to exercise discretion when deciding whether to make an immediate arrest of individuals with significant medical conditions who are confined in a hospital or long-term care facility. The law enforcement officer must consider the totality of the circumstances, including the individual's threat to public safety and flight risk, as well as all lawful methods of making an arrest, such as seeking an arrest warrant.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not prevent officers from making warrantless arrests under existing laws. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.