The "Officer Jason Raynor Act" aims to enhance protections for law enforcement officers by revising existing statutes related to criminal offenses against them. Key provisions include a prohibition on the use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention, along with a new definition of "acting in good faith," which emphasizes the need for law enforcement officers to make sincere efforts to comply with legal requirements. The bill also introduces enhanced penalties for manslaughter when the victim is a law enforcement officer and redefines "law enforcement officer" to encompass various personnel involved in law enforcement and corrections. Additionally, it increases penalties for offenses such as battery against law enforcement officers, reclassifying them to higher degrees of felonies and establishing minimum sentences for certain offenses.

House Bill 17 (HB 17) proposes amendments to Florida's criminal statutes, focusing on increasing penalties for various offenses, including digital voyeurism, retail theft, and trafficking in trade secrets. The bill establishes a third-degree felony for the dissemination of commercial digital voyeurism and enhances penalties for repeat offenders. It also addresses theft-related offenses with specified monetary thresholds, particularly targeting grand theft from multiple dwellings and theft from individuals aged 65 or older. Furthermore, the legislation adjusts the degree of fraud offenses based on property value and increases penalties for lewd acts involving minors and the promotion of sexually explicit images without consent. If passed, the bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 17 Filed: 776.051, 782.065, 843.01