The bill amends Florida Statutes to revise the definition of "prison releasee reoffender" by including individuals who commit or attempt to commit battery on a law enforcement officer resulting in bodily injury. This amendment to section 775.082 explicitly categorizes this type of battery as an offense that classifies a defendant as a prison releasee reoffender. Additionally, the bill enhances penalties for individuals committing a second or subsequent battery after a prior conviction for resisting an officer with violence, as outlined in the amendment to section 784.03.

Moreover, the bill reenacts several sections of Florida law to ensure consistency in definitions and penalties related to career offenders and prison releasee reoffenders. It specifies that career offenders are those under the supervision of the Department of Corrections or a contractor-operated facility who have been designated as habitual violent felony offenders. The bill also mandates clear notifications for inmates regarding their outstanding sentence terms and the potential for enhanced sentencing if they commit certain felonies within three years of release. Additionally, it outlines specific offenses that make a criminal history record ineligible for expunction or sealing, including serious crimes such as murder and human trafficking. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 436 Filed: 784.03
S 436 c1: 784.03
S 436 c2: 775.082, 784.03
S 436 er: 775.082, 784.03