The proposed bill, titled "Isaiah's Law," aims to enhance penalties for driving without a valid license in Florida. It amends several sections of the Florida Statutes, including section 322.03, which now classifies a first conviction for driving without a license as a misdemeanor of the first degree, requiring a minimum mandatory jail sentence of 10 days. Subsequent offenses escalate in severity, with a fourth or subsequent conviction classified as a felony of the first degree. Additionally, the definition of "habitual traffic offender" is revised to include driving without a valid license as a qualifying offense, and the penalties for causing death or serious bodily injury while driving without a license are increased, categorizing such actions as felonies.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the offense severity ranking chart in the Criminal Punishment Code to reflect these changes, specifically ranking careless operation of a motor vehicle without a license that results in death or serious bodily injury as a second-degree felony. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, if passed.

Statutes affected:
H 35 Filed: 322.03, 322.34, 921.0022