The bill proposes the creation of a new section, 901.1501, in the Florida Statutes, which addresses the arrest and detention of individuals with significant medical conditions. It defines a "person with a significant medical condition" as someone who is a patient or resident of a licensed hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility. The bill grants law enforcement officers the discretion to determine whether to make an immediate arrest of such individuals, taking into account various factors such as the person's threat level to public safety and the possibility of flight.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that officers are not prohibited from making arrests without a warrant under existing laws, nor from using lawful methods to effectuate an arrest. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.