The bill aims to enhance protections for victims of domestic violence and dating violence in Florida by establishing a feasibility study for a web-based 911 alert system. This system would allow victims to communicate their need for immediate law enforcement assistance through a unique telephone number and a user-generated code or phrase. The Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services is tasked with consulting relevant entities to conduct this study and report the findings to the Legislature by January 31, 2027.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to include definitions and provisions related to dating violence, thereby expanding the scope of existing laws that protect victims. Key amendments include the addition of "dating violence" to legislative findings, the definition of the term, and the authorization for victims of dating violence to participate in the Attorney General's address confidentiality program. The bill also ensures that the names and addresses of victims of both domestic and dating violence are protected from public disclosure, thereby enhancing their safety and privacy. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 269 Filed: 741.401, 741.408, 741.465, 741.4651, 960.001
H 269 c1: 741.401, 741.402, 741.408, 741.4651, 960.001