HB 383 — Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers
Last action — Chapter No. 2025-120
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 05, 2025.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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14 sponsors
4 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers; Specifies that correctional probation officers have right to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at discretion of superiors; authorizes correctional probation officers to perform certain law enforcement functions under limited circumstances; specifies that correctional probation officer's appointing or employing agency or department may limit officer from carrying concealed firearms during off-duty hours; revises exemptions from mandatory waiting period between purchase & delivery of firearm.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
81 added · 159 removed81 line(s) added, 159 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 383 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to purchaseexemption andfrom possessionthe ofmandatory waiting period for firearms purchases by law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and servicemembers;
790.052, F.S.;
specifying that correctional probation officers have the right to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers;
authorizing correctional probation officers to perform certain law enforcement functions under limited circumstances;
revising the definition of the terms "qualified law enforcement officer" and "qualified retired law enforcement officer";
specifying that a correctional probation officer's appointing or employing agency or department may limit the officer from carrying concealed firearms during off-duty hours in his or her capacity as an appointee or employee of the agency or department;
specifying that a superior officer in the Department of Corrections who decides to direct the officers under his or her supervision to carry concealed firearms while off duty must file a certain statement with the department's governing body;
amending s.
defining the term "holder of a Pageconcealed 1weapons ofor 6concealed CODING:firearms license";
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hb383-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 383 2025 concealed weapons or concealed firearms license";
Section 790.052, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
790.052 Carrying concealed firearms;
off-duty law enforcement officers.— (1)(a) All persons holding active certifications from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as law enforcement officers, or correctional officers, or correctional probation officers as defined in s.
943.10(1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), or (9) shall have the right to carry, on or about their persons, concealed firearms, during off-duty hours, at the discretion of their superior officers, and may perform those law enforcement functions that they normally perform during duty hours, utilizing their weapons in a manner which is reasonably expected of on-duty officers in similar situations.
(b) All persons holding an active certification from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as a law enforcement officer, or a correctional officer, or a correctional probation officer as defined in s.
943.10(1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), or (9) meet the definition of "qualified law enforcement officer" in 18 U.S.C.
s.
926B(c).
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hb383-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 383 2025 (c) All persons who held an active certification from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as a law enforcement officer, or correctional officer, or correctional probation officer as defined in s.
943.10(1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), or (9), while working for an employing agency, as defined in s.
943.10(4), but have separated from service under the conditions set forth in 18 U.S.C.
s.
926C(c), meet the definition of "qualified retired law enforcement officer." (d) This section does not limit the right of a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer to carry a concealed firearm off duty as a private citizen under the exemption provided in s.
790.06 that allows a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer as defined in s.
943.10(1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), or (9) to carry a concealed firearm without a concealed weapon or concealed firearm license or as otherwise provided by law.
The appointing or employing agency or department of an officer carrying a concealed firearm as a private citizen is not liable for the use of the firearm in such capacity.
This section does not limit the authority of the appointing or employing agency or department from establishing policies limiting law enforcement officers, or correctional officers, or correctional probation officers from carrying concealed firearms during off-duty hours in their capacity as appointees or employees of the agency or department.
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hb383-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 383 2025 (2) The superior officer of any police department, any or sheriff's office, or the Florida Highway Patrol, or the Department of Corrections, if he or she elects to direct the officers under his or her supervision to carry concealed firearms while off duty, shall file a statement with the governing body of such department of his or her instructions and requirements relating to the carrying of said firearms.
Section 2.
"Retailer" means and includes a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer engaged in the business of makingPage firearm1 salesof at3 retailCODING: or for distribution, or use, or consumption, or storage to be used or consumed in this state, as defined in s.
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hb383-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 383 2025 making firearm sales at retail or for distribution, or use, or consumption, or storage to be used or consumed in this state, as defined in s.
Page(2) 4The ofwaiting 6period CODING:does not apply in the following circumstances:
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hb383-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 383 2025 (2) The waiting period does not apply in the following circumstances:
(a)Page For2 any retailer, or any employee or agent of a3 retailer,CODING: to deliver a firearm before the expiration of the waiting period, subject to the exceptions provided in subsection (2).
(b) For a purchaser to obtain delivery of a firearm by fraud, false pretense, or false representation.
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hb383-02-c2hb383-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 383 2025 (4)(a) For purposesany retailer, or any employee or agent of thisa section,retailer, to deliver a firearm before the term:expiration of the waiting period, subject to the exceptions provided in subsection (2).
(b) For a purchaser to obtain delivery of a firearm by fraud, false pretense, or false representation.
(4) For purposes of this section, the term:
Section 3.2.
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- H 383 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced H 383 Filed pdf
Action History
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Chapter No. 2025-120
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 33 NAYS 3
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Read 3rd time
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Read 2nd time
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Substituted for CS/SB 490
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy
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Received
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Referred to Fiscal Policy
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Placed on 3rd reading
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/9/2025)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill referred to House Calendar
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Judiciary Committee
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Favorable with CS by Judiciary Committee
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PCS added to Judiciary Committee agenda
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Now in Judiciary Committee
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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PCS added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
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Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Taylor Michael Yarkosky · Cosponsor
- Michelle Salzman · Cosponsor
- Susan Plasencia · Cosponsor
- Bill Partington · Cosponsor
- James Vernon "Jim" Mooney Jr. · Cosponsor
- Tom Fabricio · Cosponsor
- Ryan Chamberlin · Cosponsor
- James Buchanan · Cosponsor
- Dean Black · Cosponsor
- Jessica Baker · Cosponsor
- Mike Giallombardo · Primary
- Jeff Holcomb · Primary
- Criminal Justice Subcommittee · Primary
- Judiciary Committee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (4)
- Giallombardo, Mike Republican
- Holcomb, Jeff Republican
- Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Judiciary Committee
Co-sponsors (10)
- Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican
- Salzman, Michelle Republican
- Plasencia, Susan Republican
- Partington, Bill Republican
- Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican
- Fabricio, Tom Republican
- Chamberlin, Ryan Republican
- Buchanan, James Republican
- Black, Dean Republican
- Baker, Jessica Republican
Not signed on (150)
150 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 150 →"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 |
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| Democrat | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 8% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ingoglia | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Nay |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Nay |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Smith, Carlos Guillermo | Democrat | Nay |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Not Voting |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 75 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 111 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (119)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 383 do?
- Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers; Specifies that correctional probation officers have right to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at discretion of superiors; authorizes correctional probation officers to perform certain law enforcement functions under limited circumstances; specifies that correctional probation officer's appointing or employing agency or department may limit officer from carrying concealed firearms during off-duty hours; revises exemptions from mandatory waiting period between purchase & delivery of firearm.
- Who sponsors HB 383?
- HB 383 is sponsored by Yarkosky, Taylor Michael (Republican), Salzman, Michelle (Republican), Plasencia, Susan (Republican), Partington, Bill (Republican), Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" (Republican), Fabricio, Tom (Republican), Chamberlin, Ryan (Republican), Buchanan, James (Republican), Black, Dean (Republican), Baker, Jessica (Republican), Giallombardo, Mike (Republican), Holcomb, Jeff (Republican), Criminal Justice Subcommittee, and Judiciary Committee.
- What is the current status of HB 383?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2025. Enacted.
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