Peer Support for First Responders
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SB 86 — Peer Support for First Responders
Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 421 (Ch. 2025-9)
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Peer Support for First Responders; Revising the definition of the term “first responder” to include specified support personnel for the provision of peer support, etc.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 5 removed7 line(s) added, 5 removed.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 86 By Senatorthe BurgessCommittee 23-00269-25on 202586__Criminal AJustice; bill to be entitled An act relating to peer support for first responders;
and Senator Burgess 591-02122-25 202586c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to peer support for first responders;
943.10(11).943.10(11), who are involved in investigating a crime scene or collecting or processing evidence.
View plain text versions (2)
- S 86 c1 View text Current pdf
- Introduced S 86 Filed pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill expands the definition of 'first responder' to include specific support personnel for peer support.
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support personnel as defined in s. 943.10(11),→ and support personnel as defined in s. 943.10(11),This change clarifies that certain support personnel are included in the definition of first responders.
Action History
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Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 421 (Ch. 2025-9)
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Substituted CS/HB 421
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Read 2nd time
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/03/25
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/26/25, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
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Now in Rules
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Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; YEAS 12 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, 03/18/25, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
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CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
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Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
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Introduced
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CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 03/04/25, 2:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
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Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules
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Filed
Sponsors
- Collins · Cosponsor
- Danny Burgess · Primary
- Criminal Justice · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Burgess, Danny Republican
- Criminal Justice
Co-sponsors (1)
- Collins
Not signed on (161)
161 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 161 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ingoglia | — | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Not Voting |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Fine | — | Not Voting |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Smith, Carlos Guillermo | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 86 do?
- Peer Support for First Responders; Revising the definition of the term “first responder” to include specified support personnel for the provision of peer support, etc.
- Who sponsors SB 86?
- SB 86 is sponsored by Collins, Burgess, Danny (Republican), and Criminal Justice.
- What is the current status of SB 86?
- This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 86?
- Track SB 86 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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