This bill establishes the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center within the Department of Legal Affairs, as defined in the newly created section 817.101 of the Florida Statutes. The center's primary purpose is to coordinate and integrate law enforcement and governmental agencies in responding to financial crimes, including fraud, forgery, and payment fraud. The bill authorizes the department to enter into operational agreements with law enforcement agencies and mandates the appointment of a director to oversee the center's operations. The director can be a licensed attorney or law enforcement officer, and the center is designated as the primary entity for planning and responding to financial criminal activities.

Additionally, the bill outlines the powers and duties of the center, which include collaborating with various agencies, assisting in the development of strategies to combat financial crimes, and serving as a centralized information collection point. The center is required to submit an annual report starting December 1, 2026, detailing its operations, assessments of financial fraud, and plans for outreach and combatting fraud. The department is also tasked with adopting rules to implement the provisions of this section. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.