The bill amends section 92.70 of the Florida Statutes to establish comprehensive guidelines for eyewitness identification procedures in criminal investigations. It introduces new definitions, including "facial recognition technology," "filler," and "identification procedure," while revising existing terms. Key provisions require law enforcement officers to record detailed eyewitness descriptions of suspects, ensure that lineups are conducted by independent administrators, and mandate that lineups include a suspect and at least five fillers who resemble the eyewitness's description. The bill also stipulates that if facial recognition technology is used, a lineup can only occur if there is independent evidence supporting the suspect's involvement in the crime.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific instructions that must be provided to eyewitnesses before identification procedures, including the importance of excluding innocent individuals and the necessity for documentation of the eyewitness's confidence level in their identification. It mandates audio and video recording of all identification procedures, with exceptions for visual recording, and allows attorneys for both the prosecution and defense to be present during lineups, provided they do not influence the process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.