The bill introduces a new section, 901.1501, to 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 public safety, the individual's threat level, and the possibility of flight risk.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that officers are not prohibited from making arrests without a warrant under existing laws, and they may utilize lawful methods for making an arrest, including seeking an arrest warrant. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.