HB 1077 revises Florida's definition of "infrastructure" to include body camera equipment, software, and storage for law enforcement agencies. This change allows local governments to use existing infrastructure surtax funds - collected through sales surtaxes - to purchase or maintain body cameras, rather than requiring separate funding. The bill directly affects police departments and sheriff's offices that rely on these funds for equipment. It does not create new funding but expands how current infrastructure dollars can be allocated. The change applies to all local governments using infrastructure surtaxes under Section 212.055 of Florida Statutes.
SB 1102 amends Florida law to explicitly include body cameras as a qualifying use of infrastructure funding. The bill revises the definition of "infrastructure" under Section 212.055 to add body camera equipment, software, and storage as eligible expenses for local government infrastructure surtax proceeds. This change directly affects law enforcement agencies (police, sheriff's offices) by allowing them to use existing infrastructure tax funds to purchase or maintain body cameras, as referenced in Section 943.1718. The bill does not create new funding but expands the current definition of eligible infrastructure expenditures to cover body camera systems. It remains a procedural adjustment to funding rules, not a new policy requiring voter approval.
Relief/Reginald Jackson/City of Lakeland; Provides appropriation to compensate Mr. Jackson for injuries & damages sustained as result of negligence of Officer Mike Cochran of Lakeland Police Department; provides limitation on payment of compensation & attorney fees. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $312,500
HB 321 prohibits carrying weapons or firearms in specific locations across Florida, directly affecting anyone transporting firearms in these areas. It bans weapons in places like schools (including administration buildings), courthouses, police stations, polling places, college campuses (unless a student/employee with a non-lethal device), and airport terminals (except for checked baggage). The bill allows carrying firearms in vehicles for lawful purposes and aligns with existing laws on concealed carry licensing. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors of the second degree. This bill is currently pending in committee review.
HB 63 amends Florida law to prohibit licensed individuals from carrying handguns, weapons, or firearms into specific locations, such as schools, courthouses, police stations, airports (in terminal areas), and establishments serving alcohol. The bill targets holders of concealed carry licenses, restricting where they may legally carry firearms under the new provisions. Key locations listed include all public schools, government buildings, polling places, and college campuses (except for students/employees with specific non-lethal devices). The bill, which was withdrawn before introduction on November 4, 2025, would have taken effect October 1, 2026, if passed.
