The proposed bill establishes a new section, 784.072, in the Florida Statutes, which focuses on emergency alerts for schools and child care facilities. It defines key terms such as "Ya Ya Alert" and "Imminent Threat Alert," and mandates local law enforcement agencies to activate the emergency alert system and issue these alerts under specific circumstances, particularly when there is an imminent threat to public safety. The bill requires these agencies to maintain a list of public and private schools and child care facilities within their jurisdictions, ensuring they are informed of potential threats.
Additionally, the bill provides immunity from civil liability to individuals and entities that comply in good faith with the alert provisions, establishing a presumption of good faith in their actions. The Department of Law Enforcement is also tasked with issuing Imminent Threat Alerts in cooperation with other departments when a local law enforcement agency confirms an imminent threat. The bill outlines the requirements for these alerts, including the need for detailed descriptions of suspects and their vehicles, and specifies that the alerts must be disseminated promptly to the public. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.