The proposed bill introduces significant changes to Florida's criminal justice laws, including a prohibition on the use of motor vehicle kill switches, which will only be permitted for law enforcement officers during their duties to prevent felonies. It establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years for attempted murder of specified justice system personnel and mandates life imprisonment without the possibility of release for individuals convicted of manslaughter against law enforcement officers while they are performing their duties. The bill also extends firearms rights to correctional probation officers, increases penalties for making false crime reports, and creates the Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program to enhance the state's response to terrorism.

Additionally, the bill outlines a new notification process for first responders and criminal justice professionals exposed to communicable diseases while on duty. It requires these individuals to notify the detention facility upon booking or within 24 hours of exposure, with the responsibility shifting to their department if they are incapacitated. The detention facility must then conduct immediate testing of the inmate for communicable diseases if not already performed, ensuring results are managed according to existing legal provisions. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1371 Filed: 775.0823, 782.065, 790.051, 790.052, 817.49, 951.27