The bill amends Chapter 83-456 of the Laws of Florida to revise the employment structure and procedures within the Leon County Sheriff's Office. It establishes that all full-time sworn and civilian employees who have served for at least one calendar year will attain permanent status, with provisions for suspension or dismissal only for cause. The bill also outlines the transition process for new Sheriffs, ensuring that current permanent personnel are retained unless there is just cause for dismissal. Key changes include the deletion of previous provisions related to employee complaints and the establishment of new rules for the Career Service Appeals Boards, which will now consist of five members, including a chairperson. The bill clarifies the timeline for appeals and the process for hearings, emphasizing that technical rules of evidence do not apply, although the chairperson will rule on admissibility.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the procedures for handling complaints against employees of the Office of the Sheriff of Leon County by removing several provisions regarding the referral and review process of complaints, including the requirement for immediate action and specific steps for addressing well-founded or unfounded complaints. It also eliminates the detailed structure of the Complaint Review Board. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision stating that the act's provisions are severable, ensuring that if any part is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be valid. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.