Issue · Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (Policing)

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Florida, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
5
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Carlos Smith
100% support rate
Top opponent
Jonathan Martin
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
6
1 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving policing in Florida

Legislators moving policing in Florida
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Carlos Smith
Carlos Smith Senate · District 17
D
Strong +
100% 3
Jonathan Martin
Jonathan Martin Senate · District 33
R
Strong −
0% 4
Clay Yarborough
Clay Yarborough Senate · District 4
R
Strong −
0% 3
Corey Simon
Corey Simon Senate · District 3
R
Strong −
0% 3
Jennifer Bradley
Jennifer Bradley Senate · District 6
R
Strong −
0% 3
Rosalind Osgood
Rosalind Osgood Senate · District 32
D
Strong −
0% 3
Showing 5 of 5 bills

All criminal justice bills

died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1283: Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers

Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers; Requires copy of complaint, signed by complainant under oath, to be provided to law enforcement officers & correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; provides exception if complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibits certain personnel actions from being taken against law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives copy of complaint signed by complainant under oath unless certain exception applies; requires certain investigative files to be included in officer's personnel file; prohibits investigation that does not result in imposition of disciplinary action from affecting officer's ability to receive promotion, raise, or any other commendation; requires complaint against law enforcement officer or correctional officer to be in writing & signed under oath by person filing complaint unless certain exception applies; provides penalties for making false complaint.
died · Florida · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 627: Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Officers Actively Engaged in Official Duty

Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Officers Actively Engaged in Official Duty; Authorizes certain law enforcement officers to decline to accept or process public records requests; provides requirements for such officers; provides penalty.
Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Policing Tags Government Transparency
signed · Florida · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SB 156: Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel

Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel; Citing this act as the "Officer Jason Raynor Act"; revising a prohibition on the use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention; providing for enhanced punishment for manslaughter when committed against specified officers; revising provisions concerning assault or battery upon specified officers and other personnel; revising a provision concerning resisting, obstructing, or opposing specified officers or legally authorized persons, etc.
in committee · Florida · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 17: Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel

Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel; Revises prohibition on use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention; provides for enhanced punishment for manslaughter when committed against specified officers; revises provisions concerning assault or battery upon specified officers & other personnel; revises provision concerning resisting, obstructing, or opposing specified officers or legally authorized persons; increases level on offense severity ranking chart for committing battery on law enforcement officers & other specified personnel.
died · Florida · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 406: Carrying Weapons and Firearms

SB 406 prohibits carrying weapons or firearms in specific locations, including schools (elementary/secondary and college facilities), courthouses, police stations, polling places, government meetings, and certain areas of bars. It creates new criminal penalties for violations, classifying them as second-degree misdemeanors, while allowing firearms in vehicles for lawful purposes and in airport terminals when encased for shipment. The bill aligns with existing concealed carry license rules by explicitly listing prohibited locations, such as college campuses (unless the person is a student/employee with a non-lethal weapon) and polling places. It does not change general concealed carry requirements but adds these location restrictions to Florida law.
Sub-Topics Firearms Policing