The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the rights and protections of first responders and law enforcement personnel. It allows first responder amputees to continue serving without accommodations if they meet certification requirements. Additionally, it establishes the Florida Medal of Valor and the Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal to honor first responders who demonstrate exceptional bravery or are injured in the line of duty, with a board evaluating applications for these awards that includes at least three active or retired law enforcement officers or firefighters. The bill also prohibits the use of motor vehicle kill switches, imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years for attempted murder against specified justice system personnel, and includes stricter penalties for depriving officers of their protective equipment.

Further provisions include requirements for timely reporting of missing persons and the creation of the Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program to assess vulnerabilities to terrorism. The bill mandates that grant funds be used to create electronic or digital maps of critical infrastructure and public gathering places, ensuring compatibility with existing public safety software. It also amends procedures for blood testing of inmates in detention facilities, requiring written procedures for testing for infectious diseases and clarifying the confidentiality of test results while allowing disclosure to relevant personnel under certain circumstances. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1371 Filed: 775.0823, 782.065, 790.051, 790.052, 817.49, 951.27
H 1371 c1: 775.0823, 951.27
H 1371 c2: 775.0823, 951.27
H 1371 c3: 775.0823, 843.025, 937.022, 951.27
H 1371 e1: 775.0823, 843.025, 933.05, 937.022, 951.27
H 1371 er: 775.0823, 843.025, 933.05, 937.022, 951.27