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Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Jan 12th, 2026

Criminal Justice

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  • we appreciate the fact that it actually puts in writing clarification of the compromise we suggested 14
  • Right now we have a gray area in Chapter 493.
  • Under Florida Statute Chapter 493, there's a significant gray area that hinders our ability to protect
  • Under Chapter 493, individuals who guard persons or property for consideration could be classified as
  • The sheriff in Broward County shot a drug dealer in a project housing when he was 14 in Philadelphia,
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.
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  • HB 2890 amends Chapter 760 of the Government Code to create an interstate compact aimed at increasing
  • the final design of the Coastal Barrier Bolivar Gate system abide by the existing requirements in Chapter
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  • The unemployment rate for military spouses is around 14 or 15 percent.
  • There's also another path that was introduced a couple of years ago in our rules and in Chapter 55 as
  • We have Chapter 55, which... ...lays out all the requirements for the states.
  • Currently, there is a little bit of a disconnect between Chapter 55 of the Occupations Code and this
  • Under the current version of Chapter 55, one of the things that contributes to that additional delay
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  • unconstitutional, violating the single subject and reasonable... ...notice provisions of Article III, Chapter
  • Rick, you're probably more familiar with this, Chapter 1202, 1205 of the Government Code.
  • for the ballot proposition or any order or resolution calling for an election required under this chapter
  • If you look at existing Tax Code Chapter 2605E, there is already injunctive relief. ...available to the
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  • Technical corrections made to the bill during the last stage of passage deleted certain language in Chapter
  • There's actually three provisions in Chapter 232.
  • exploited by certain county appraisal district offices who have changed their interpretation. of Chapter
  • The county judge went around telling everybody that the increase was not 14 or 15%, it was 8% because
  • I wasn't aware of the 15% or 14% increase.
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  • The Crime Control District, which has a 10-year term, was only approved two times, as required by Chapter
  • Senate Bill 1277 amends Chapter 327 from its current four-year period to a ten-year period.