This bill aims to enhance public safety in Florida through various provisions that support first responders and law enforcement. It allows first responder amputees to continue their service if they meet certification requirements without needing accommodations. The bill also establishes the Florida Medal of Valor and the Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal to honor first responders who show exceptional bravery or are injured in the line of duty, with a board appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders to evaluate award applications. Additionally, it prohibits the use of motor vehicle kill switches, increases penalties for selling kratom products to individuals under 21, and mandates minimum prison terms for attempted murder against certain justice system personnel.

Further amendments include allowing judges and state attorneys to carry concealed firearms under specific conditions and enhancing penalties for depriving law enforcement officers of their protective equipment. The bill revises missing persons reporting requirements to ensure timely action by law enforcement and introduces the Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program to assess vulnerabilities to terrorism. It also establishes guidelines for testing inmates for infectious diseases, including HIV, and requires detention facilities to develop written procedures for such testing. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1444 Filed: 775.0823, 782.065, 790.051, 790.052, 817.49, 951.27
S 1444 c1: 775.0823, 790.051, 790.052, 817.49, 951.27, 843.025, 397.417, 420.6241, 435.04, 914.25, 943.0595
S 1444 c2: 775.0823, 790.051, 790.06, 937.022, 951.27, 843.025, 397.417, 420.6241, 914.25, 943.0595
S 1444 c3: 775.0823, 790.052, 843.025, 937.022, 951.27