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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
