Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1444 — Public Safety

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1371 (Ch. 2025-176)

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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.

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Summary

Public Safety; Authorizing first responder amputees to continue to serve as first responders under certain circumstances; prohibiting the use of motor vehicle kill switches; providing that specified persons may carry concealed firearms under certain circumstances and use them in the same manner as on-duty law enforcement officers; prohibiting a person from depriving specified officers of digital recording devices or restraint devices, etc.

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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 By the Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 By the Committee on Criminal Justice;
the Committee on Criminal Justice;
and Senator Collins 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to criminal justice;
and Senator Collins 604-03626-25 20251444c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to public safety;
amending s.
112.1815, F.S.;
authorizing first responder amputees to continue to serve as first responders under certain circumstances;
112.195, F.S.;
creating the Florida Medal of Valor and the Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal;
providing requirements for such medals;
creating a board to evaluate applications for awarding such medals;
providing for board membership;
creating s.
providing exceptions;
providing an exception;
321.04, F.S.;
providing for retention by the Florida Highway Patrol of certain reimbursement funds paid by patrol officers;
amending s.
providing that specified persons may carry concealed firearms under certain circumstances and use them in the same manner as on-duty law enforcement officers;
providing that specified persons may carry weapons on the same basis as law enforcement officers;
providing legislative findings concerning prosecution of the false reporting of crimes;
providing increased criminal penalties for making a false report of a crime;
providing policies concerning enforcement;
790.06, F.S.;
943.135, F.S.;
providing construction regarding a judge preventing the carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms in a courthouse;
providing that certified law enforcement officers who are not actively employed by law enforcement agencies may retain their certification by complying with certification requirements;
amending ss.
937.021 and 937.022, F.S.;
revising requirements for the reporting of missing persons information;
500.92, F.S.;
943.1718, F.S.;
prohibiting the selling, delivering, bartering, Page 1 of 64 CODING:
authorizing the use of artificial intelligence for specified purposes in conjunction with data from first responder body cameras;
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providing requirements on the use of such artificial intelligence;
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providing increased criminal penalties;
requiring certain testing of an arrestee and provision of test results to a first responder or criminal justice professional who has been exposed to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens from the arrestee;
requiring certain testing of an arrestee and provision of test results to a first responder or Page 1 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 criminal justice professional who has been exposed to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens from the arrestee;
914.27(1), (2), and (5) and 943.031(8)(c), F.S., relating to the confidentiality of victim and witness information and the Victim and Witness Protection Review Committee, respectively, to incorporate the Page 2 of 64 CODING:
914.27(1), (2), and (5) and 943.031(8)(c), F.S., relating to the confidentiality of victim and witness information and the Victim and Witness Protection Review Committee, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
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providing that specified provisions do not limit a prosecutor from accessing automatically sealed criminal history records for certain purposes;
providing that specified provisions do not limit a prosecutor from Page 2 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 accessing automatically sealed criminal history records for certain purposes;
Effective July 1, 2025, subsection (7) is added to section 112.1815, Florida Statutes, to read:
Section 316.2675, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
112.1815 Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and law enforcement officers;
316.2675 Motor vehicle kill switches;
special provisions for employment-related accidents and injuries.— (7) An individual who is certified as a first responder and has a physical disability resulting from an amputation may continue to serve as a first responder if he or she meets the first responder certification requirements without an accommodation.
prohibited uses.— (1) A person may not use a device that allows a person, other than the person in physical control of a motor vehicle, to shut off that vehicle’s engine or prevent the engine from starting.
Section 2.
This subsection does not apply to any of the following:
Effective July 1, 2025, section 112.195, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
(a) A law enforcement officer in the course of his or her duties in order to prevent the commission of a felony.
112.195 Florida Medal of Valor and Florida Blue/Red Heart Page 3 of 64 CODING:
(b) Any subscription, membership, or other recurring- payment programs or leased electronic consumer products, which are used with the consent of the owner of the vehicle.
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(c) A mechanism or feature that is used with the consent of the owner of the vehicle and:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 Medal.— (1)(a) There is created the Florida Medal of Valor for first responders as defined in s.
112.1815 and related personnel.
The medal may be awarded only to a first responder or related personnel who goes above and beyond the call of duty to save the life of an individual.
(b) There is created the Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal.
The medal shall be awarded to a law enforcement officer, firefighter, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer who is injured in the line of duty.
(2) The Governor, or his or her designee, may present the awards.
The awards shall be issued and administered through the Department of Law Enforcement.
A resident of this state or an employing agency in this state must apply for the Florida Medal of Valor or the Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal on behalf of the potential recipient.
(3)(a) An application for a medal under this section must be considered and acted upon by a board charged with the duty of evaluating the appropriateness of the application.
The board shall be composed of five members as follows:
Three members appointed by the Governor.
Addresses an imminent critical safety issue impacting a mechanical or software component of a motor vehicle;
One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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One member appointed by the President of the Senate.
(b) Members of the board shall serve 2-year terms.
Any vacancy on the board must be filled within 3 months.
At least three board members must be active, retired, or former law enforcement officers or firefighters.
Section 3.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 incapacitated, suffers a medical emergency, or experiences a loss of consciousness;
316.2675 Vehicle kill switches;
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prohibited uses.— (1) A person may not use any device that can be remotely activated to disable a vehicle’s engine or to prevent a vehicle’s engine from starting unless he or she is:
Takes corrective action in a motor vehicle with an engaged partial driving automation feature if the driver is not attentive or engaged in the driving task and does not respond to warnings;
(a) The owner of the vehicle;
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(b) A law enforcement officer acting in the course and scope of his or her duties to prevent the commission of a felony;
Brings a motor vehicle with an engaged automated driving system to a minimal-risk condition;
or (c) Acting for or on behalf of a company that offers a subscription, recurring payment program, or lease in connection with the vehicle.
or 5.
Automatically shuts off the engine or motor of an idling motor vehicle that has been left on for an extended period of time while in the park position.
(3) This section does not apply to the manufacturer of a vehicle.
Section 2.
Section 4.
Subsection (6) is added to section 321.04, Florida Statutes, to read:
321.04 Personnel of the highway patrol;
rank classifications;
probationary status of new patrol officers;
subsistence;
special assignments.— (6) When patrol officers repay mileage for off-duty uses of official vehicles, such funds may not be deposited in the General Revenue Fund but shall be retained by the Florida Highway Patrol for its use.
Section 3.
775.0823 Violent offenses committed against specified justice system personnel.—The Legislature does hereby provide for an increase and certainty of penalty for any person convicted of a violent offense against any law enforcement or correctional officer, as defined in s.
775.0823 Violent offenses committed against specified justice system personnel.—The Legislature does hereby provide for an increase and certainty of penalty for any person convicted of a violent offense against any law enforcement or Page 4 of 60 CODING:
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27.40 or defense attorney in a criminal proceeding;
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Section 5.
Section 4.
law enforcement officers.—Law enforcement officers and correctional probation officers, as defined in s.
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943.10(3), are exempt from the licensing and penal provisions of this chapter when acting at any time within the scope or course of their official duties or when acting at any time in the line of or performance of duty.
Section 6.
Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section Page 6 of 64 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 probation officers, as defined in s.
943.10(3), are exempt from the licensing and penal provisions of this chapter when acting at any time within the scope or course of their official duties or when acting at any time in the line of or performance of duty.
Section 5.
Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 790.052, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Section 7.
Section 6.
Subsection (4) is added to section 817.49, Florida Statutes, to read:
Section 817.49, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
penalty.— (4) The Legislature finds that the false reporting of crimes is a threat to public safety and a threat to the safety of law enforcement officers and other first responders.
penalty.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), whoever willfully imparts, conveys, or causes to be imparted or conveyed to a law enforcement officer or employee of a public safety agency false information or reports concerning the alleged commission of any crime under the laws of this state, knowing such information or report to be false, when no such crime has actually been Page 6 of 60 CODING:
As such, the Legislature encourages each state attorney to adopt a pro- prosecution policy for the false reporting of crimes as prohibited in this section.
Section 8.
Effective July 1, 2025, paragraph (a) of subsection (12) of section 790.06, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm.— (12)(a) A license issued under this section does not Page 7 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 authorize any person to openly carry a handgun or carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm into:
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775.082, or s.
775.083, or s.
775.084.
(2)(a) As used in this section, the term “public safety agency” means a law enforcement agency, professional or volunteer fire department, emergency medical service, ambulance service, or other public entity that dispatches or provides first responder services to respond to crimes, to assist victims of crimes, or to apprehend offenders.
(b) If the willful making of a false report of a crime as set forth in this section results in a response by a federal, state, district, municipal, or other public safety agency and the response results in:
Any place of nuisance as defined in s.
Great bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability to any person as a proximate result of lawful conduct arising out of a response, the person making such report commits a felony of the second third degree, punishable as provided in s.
823.05;
775.082, s.
775.083, or s.
775.084.
Any police, sheriff, or highway patrol station;
Death to any person as a proximate result of lawful conduct arising out of a response, the person making such report commits a felony of the first second degree, punishable as provided in s.
3.
775.082, s.
Any detention facility, prison, or jail;
775.083, or s.
4.
775.084.
Any courthouse;
(3) State attorneys shall vigorously prosecute persons charged with making a false report of a crime.
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If probable cause exists to charge an individual, charges must be filed and a physical arrest initiated, if possible.
Any courtroom, except that nothing in this section does not preclude precludes a judge from carrying a concealed weapon or concealed firearm or determining who will carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm in his or her courtroom.
(4)(3) A court shall order any person convicted of violating this section to pay restitution, which shall include full payment for any cost incurred by a responding public safety Page 7 of 60 CODING:
This subparagraph does not grant a judge the ability to prevent a person, who is otherwise authorized under this chapter to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm in a courthouse, from carrying such a concealed weapon or concealed firearm in any area of the courthouse other than his or her courtroom;
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Any polling place;
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Any meeting of the governing body of a county, public school district, municipality, or special district;
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Any meeting of the Legislature or a committee thereof;
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Any school, college, or professional athletic event not related to firearms;
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Any elementary or secondary school facility or administration building;
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Any career center;
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Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily devoted to such purpose;
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Any college or university facility unless the licensee Page 8 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 is a registered student, employee, or faculty member of such college or university and the weapon is a stun gun or nonlethal electric weapon or device designed solely for defensive purposes and the weapon does not fire a dart or projectile;
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Section 7.
The inside of the passenger terminal and sterile area of any airport, provided that no person shall be prohibited from carrying any legal firearm into the terminal, which firearm is encased for shipment for purposes of checking such firearm as baggage to be lawfully transported on any aircraft;
Subsection (5) is added to section 943.135, Florida Statutes, to read:
or 15.
943.135 Requirements for continued employment.— (5) A certified law enforcement officer who is not employed by a law enforcement agency may retain his or her certification as long as he or she otherwise complies with the requirements for certification, including compliance with continuing education requirements.
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law.
Section 8.
Present subsection (4) of section 943.1718, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as subsection (5), and a new subsection (4) is added to that section, to read:
943.1718 Body cameras;
policies and procedures.— (4) Artificial intelligence may be used to review, monitor, enhance, or otherwise interact with a body camera worn by a first responder as defined in s.
112.1815(1) or any video, photograph, or other product produced with, through, or by such a body camera;
however, any information or identification obtained through artificial intelligence must be subject to human oversight and may not be the sole basis for an arrest.
Effective July 1, 2025, paragraph (c) of subsection (1) and subsection (4) of section 937.021, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
937.021 Missing child and missing adult reports.— (1) Law enforcement agencies in this state shall adopt written policies that specify the procedures to be used to investigate reports of missing children and missing adults.
The policies must ensure that cases involving missing children and adults are investigated promptly using appropriate resources.
The policies must include:
(c) Standards for maintaining and clearing computer data of information concerning a missing child or missing adult which is stored in the Florida Crime Information Center, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
The standards must require, at a minimum, a monthly review of each case entered into the Florida Crime Information Center and the National Crime Information Center, an annual review of each case entered into the National Page 9 of 64 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 Missing and Unidentified Persons System, and a determination of whether the case should be maintained in the databases database.
(4)(a) Upon the filing of a police report that a child is missing by the parent or guardian, the Department of Children and Families, or a community-based care provider, the law enforcement agency receiving the report shall immediately inform all on-duty law enforcement officers of the missing child report, communicate the report to every other law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in the county, and within 2 hours after receipt of the report, transmit the report for inclusion within the Florida Crime Information Center and, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System databases, and shall, within 90 days after receipt of the report, transmit the report to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
A law enforcement agency may not require a reporter to present an order that a child be taken into custody or any other such order before accepting a report that a child is missing.
(b) Upon the filing of a credible police report that an adult is missing, the law enforcement agency receiving the report shall, within 2 hours after receipt of the report, transmit the report for inclusion within the Florida Crime Information Center and, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System databases, and shall, within 90 days after receipt of the report, transmit the report to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
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Effective July 1, 2025, paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of section 937.022, Florida Statutes, is amended Page 10 of 64 CODING:
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937.022 Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse.— (3) The clearinghouse shall:
(b) Provide a centralized file for the exchange of information on missing endangered persons.
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Every state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency shall submit to the clearinghouse information concerning missing endangered persons.
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Any person having knowledge may submit a missing endangered person report to the clearinghouse concerning a child or adult younger than 26 years of age whose whereabouts is unknown, regardless of the circumstances, subsequent to reporting such child or adult missing to the appropriate law enforcement agency within the county in which the child or adult became missing, and subsequent to entry by the law enforcement agency of the child or person into the Florida Crime Information Center and, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System databases.
The missing endangered person report shall be included in the clearinghouse database.
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Only the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the case may submit a missing endangered person report to the clearinghouse involving a missing adult age 26 years or older who is suspected by a law enforcement agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity.
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Only the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the case may make a request to the clearinghouse for the activation of a state Silver Alert or a Purple Alert involving a Page 11 of 64 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 missing adult if circumstances regarding the disappearance have met the criteria for activation of the Silver Alert Plan or the Purple Alert.
Section 11.
Subsections (3) and (4) of section 500.92, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
500.92 Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act.— (3) It is unlawful to sell, deliver, barter, furnish, or give, directly or indirectly, any kratom product, including any kratom product that is adulterated with synthesized or semi- synthesized kratom alkaloids or constituents or that contains a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction which is greater than 2 percent, to a person younger than who is under 21 years of age.
(4) A person who violates violation of subsection (3) commits is a misdemeanor of the first second degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082 or s.
775.083.
Section 12.
775.0877, which procedure is consistent with guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and recommendations of the Correctional Medical Authority.
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It is not unlawful for the person receiving the test results to divulge the test results to the sheriff or chief correctional officer.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 circumstances that warrant the immediate testing of an arrestee upon booking and must require that testing results be provided to any first responder or criminal justice professional who has been exposed to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens from the arrestee.
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It is not unlawful for the person receiving the test results to divulge the test results to the sheriff or chief correctional officer.
These procedures must include circumstances that warrant the immediate testing of an arrestee upon booking and must require that testing results be provided to any first responder or criminal justice professional who has been exposed to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens from the arrestee.
775.0877 and to the victim or the victim’s legal guardian, or the parent or legal guardian of the victim if the victim is a minor, as provided in s.
775.0877 and to the victim or the victim’s legal guardian, or the parent or Page 9 of 60 CODING:
960.003(3).
As used in this subsection, the term “female genitals” includes the labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, vulva, hymen, and vagina.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 (3) The results of any serologic blood test on an inmate are a part of that inmate’s permanent medical file.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 legal guardian of the victim if the victim is a minor, as provided in s.
960.003(3).
As used in this subsection, the term “female genitals” includes the labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, vulva, hymen, and vagina.
(3) The results of any serologic blood test on an inmate are a part of that inmate’s permanent medical file.
Section 13.
Section 10.
offense severity ranking chart.— (3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART (c) LEVEL 3 Florida Felony Statute Degree Description Page 14 of 64 CODING:
offense severity ranking chart.— (3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART Page 10 of 60 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 119.10(2)(b) 3rd Unlawful use of confidential information from police reports.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 (c) LEVEL 3 Florida Felony Statute Degree Description 119.10(2)(b) 3rd Unlawful use of confidential information from police reports.
319.33(1)(a) 3rd Alter or forge any certificate of title to a motor vehicle or mobile home.
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319.33(1)(c) 3rd Procure or pass title on stolen vehicle.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 319.33(4) 3rd With intent to defraud, possess, sell, etc., a blank, forged, or unlawfully obtained title or registration.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 home.
319.33(1)(c) 3rd Procure or pass title on stolen vehicle.
319.33(4) 3rd With intent to defraud, possess, sell, etc., a blank, forged, or unlawfully obtained title or registration.
379.2431 3rd Taking, disturbing, (1)(e)5.
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mutilating, destroying, causing to be destroyed, transferring, selling, Page 16 of 64 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 379.2431 3rd Taking, disturbing, (1)(e)5.
mutilating, destroying, causing to be destroyed, transferring, selling, offering to sell, molesting, or harassing marine turtles, marine turtle eggs, or marine turtle nests in violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
400.9935(4)(e) 3rd Filing a false license application or other required information or Page 17 of 64 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 400.9935(4)(e) 3rd Filing a false license application or other required information or failing to report information.
626.902(1)(a) & 3rd Representing an (b) unauthorized insurer.
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697.08 3rd Equity skimming.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 790.15(3) 3rd Person directs another to discharge firearm from a vehicle.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 (b) unauthorized insurer.
697.08 3rd Equity skimming.
790.15(3) 3rd Person directs another to discharge firearm from a vehicle.
810.145(2)(c) 3rd Digital voyeurism;
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 810.145(2)(c) 3rd Digital voyeurism;
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$5,000 or more but less than $10,000.
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817.234 3rd Unlawful solicitation of (8)(b) & (c) persons involved in motor vehicle accidents.
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817.234(11)(a) 3rd Insurance fraud;
property value less than $20,000.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 817.236 3rd Filing a false motor vehicle insurance application.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 vehicle accidents.
817.234(11)(a) 3rd Insurance fraud;
property value less than $20,000.
817.236 3rd Filing a false motor vehicle insurance application.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 831.29 2nd Possession of instruments for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards.
893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs).
893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., Page 18 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (2)(c)10., (3), or (4) drugs).
893.13(1)(d)2.
893.13(6)(a) 3rd Possession of any controlled substance other than felony possession of cannabis.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 practitioner regarding previous receipt of or prescription for a controlled substance.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 than felony possession of cannabis.
893.13(7)(a)8.
3rd Withhold information from practitioner regarding previous receipt of or prescription for a controlled substance.
3rd Knowingly assist a patient, other person, or owner of an animal in obtaining a controlled substance through deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in or related to the practitioner’s practice.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 representations in or related to the practitioner’s practice.
893.13(8)(a)2.
944.47 3rd Introduce contraband to (1)(a)1.
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correctional facility.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 upon the grounds of a correctional institution.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 944.47 3rd Introduce contraband to (1)(a)1.
& 2.
correctional facility.
944.47(1)(c) 2nd Possess contraband while upon the grounds of a correctional institution.
316.1935(3)(a) 2nd Driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
316.1935(3)(a) 2nd Driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and Page 22 of 60 CODING:
499.0051(1) 3rd Failure to maintain or deliver transaction Page 26 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 history, transaction information, or transaction statements.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 lights activated.
499.0051(1) 3rd Failure to maintain or deliver transaction history, transaction information, or transaction statements.
784.074(1)(c) 3rd Battery of sexually violent predators facility staff.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 784.075 3rd Battery on detention or commitment facility staff.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 784.074(1)(c) 3rd Battery of sexually violent predators facility staff.
784.075 3rd Battery on detention or commitment facility staff.
784.085 3rd Battery of child by throwing, tossing, projecting, or expelling certain fluids or materials.
784.085 3rd Battery of child by throwing, tossing, Page 24 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 787.03(1) 3rd Interference with custody;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 projecting, or expelling certain fluids or materials.
787.03(1) 3rd Interference with custody;
790.115(2)(b) 3rd Possessing electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon on school Page 29 of 64 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 property.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 790.115(2)(b) 3rd Possessing electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon on school property.
810.02(4)(b) 3rd Burglary, or attempted burglary, of an unoccupied conveyance;
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unarmed;
no assault or battery.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 810.06 3rd Burglary;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 unoccupied conveyance;
unarmed;
no assault or battery.
810.06 3rd Burglary;
less than $40 taken from dwelling or its unenclosed curtilage with two or more prior theft convictions.
less than $40 taken from Page 27 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 812.0195(2) 3rd Dealing in stolen property by use of the Internet;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 dwelling or its unenclosed curtilage with two or more prior theft convictions.
812.0195(2) 3rd Dealing in stolen property by use of the Internet;
817.625(2)(a) 3rd Fraudulent use of scanning device, skimming device, or reencoder.
817.625(2)(a) 3rd Fraudulent use of scanning device, Page 28 of 60 CODING:
817.625(2)(c) 3rd Possess, sell, or Page 32 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 deliver skimming device.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 skimming device, or reencoder.
817.625(2)(c) 3rd Possess, sell, or deliver skimming device.
837.021(1) 3rd Make contradictory statements in official proceedings.
837.021(1) 3rd Make contradictory statements in official Page 29 of 60 CODING:
838.022 3rd Official misconduct.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 839.13(2)(a) 3rd Falsifying records of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 proceedings.
838.022 3rd Official misconduct.
839.13(2)(a) 3rd Falsifying records of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency.
843.19(2) 2nd Injure, disable, or kill police, fire, or SAR canine or police horse.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 847.0135(5)(c) 3rd Lewd or lascivious exhibition using computer;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 843.19(2) 2nd Injure, disable, or kill police, fire, or SAR canine or police horse.
847.0135(5)(c) 3rd Lewd or lascivious exhibition using computer;
914.22(1) 3rd Force, threaten, etc., witness, victim, or informant.
914.22(1) 3rd Force, threaten, etc., Page 31 of 60 CODING:
914.23(2) 3rd Retaliation against a Page 35 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 witness, victim, or informant, no bodily injury.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 witness, victim, or informant.
914.23(2) 3rd Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, no bodily injury.
951.22(1)(h), 3rd Intoxicating drug, (j) & (k) instrumentality or other device to aid escape, or cellular telephone or other portable Page 36 of 64 CODING:
951.22(1)(h), 3rd Intoxicating drug, Page 32 of 60 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 communication device introduced into county detention facility.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 (j) & (k) instrumentality or other device to aid escape, or cellular telephone or other portable communication device introduced into county detention facility.
499.0051(2) 2nd Knowing forgery of transaction history, transaction information, or transaction statement.
499.0051(2) 2nd Knowing forgery of transaction history, transaction information, or transaction Page 33 of 60 CODING:
499.0051(3) 2nd Knowing purchase or receipt of prescription Page 37 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 drug from unauthorized person.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 statement.
499.0051(3) 2nd Knowing purchase or receipt of prescription drug from unauthorized person.
784.048(5) 3rd Aggravated stalking of person under 16.
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784.07(2)(c) 2nd Aggravated assault on law enforcement officer.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 784.074(1)(b) 2nd Aggravated assault on sexually violent predators facility staff.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 person under 16.
784.07(2)(c) 2nd Aggravated assault on law enforcement officer.
784.074(1)(b) 2nd Aggravated assault on sexually violent predators facility staff.
787.01.
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790.115(2)(d) 2nd Discharging firearm or weapon on school Page 39 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 property.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 787.01.
790.115(2)(d) 2nd Discharging firearm or weapon on school property.
794.05(1) 2nd Unlawful sexual activity with specified minor.
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800.04(5)(d) 3rd Lewd or lascivious Page 40 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 molestation;
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 794.05(1) 2nd Unlawful sexual activity with specified minor.
800.04(5)(d) 3rd Lewd or lascivious molestation;
2nd Property stolen $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 812.014(2)(c)5.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 or more, but less than $100,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
812.014(2)(c)5.
committed with specified number of other persons and use of social media platform.
committed with specified number of other persons and use of Page 38 of 60 CODING:
812.13(2)(c) 2nd Robbery, no firearm or other weapon (strong-arm Page 42 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 robbery).
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 social media platform.
812.13(2)(c) 2nd Robbery, no firearm or other weapon (strong-arm robbery).
825.102(3)(c) 3rd Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult.
825.102(3)(c) 3rd Neglect of an elderly Page 39 of 60 CODING:
825.1025(3) 3rd Lewd or lascivious Page 43 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 molestation of an elderly person or disabled adult.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 person or disabled adult.
825.1025(3) 3rd Lewd or lascivious molestation of an elderly person or disabled adult.
836.10 2nd Written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting Page 44 of 64 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 or an act of terrorism.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 836.10 2nd Written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.
893.131 2nd Distribution of controlled substances resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury.
893.131 2nd Distribution of controlled substances Page 41 of 60 CODING:
914.23 2nd Retaliation against a Page 45 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 witness, victim, or informant, with bodily injury.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury.
914.23 2nd Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, with bodily injury.
2nd Introduction of contraband (firearm, weapon, or explosive) into correctional facility.
2nd Introduction of Page 42 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 951.22(1)(i) 3rd Firearm or weapon introduced into county detention facility.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 contraband (firearm, weapon, or explosive) into correctional facility.
Section 14.
951.22(1)(i) 3rd Firearm or weapon introduced into county detention facility.
Section 11.
775.082, s.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 775.082, s.
Section 15.
Section 12.
397.417 Peer specialists.— Page 47 of 64 CODING:
397.417 Peer specialists.— (4) BACKGROUND SCREENING.— (e) The background screening conducted under this subsection must ensure that a peer specialist has not been arrested for and is awaiting final disposition of, found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, or been adjudicated delinquent and the record has not been sealed or expunged for, any offense prohibited under any of the following state laws or similar laws of another jurisdiction:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 (4) BACKGROUND SCREENING.— (e) The background screening conducted under this subsection must ensure that a peer specialist has not been arrested for and is awaiting final disposition of, found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, or been adjudicated delinquent and the record has not been sealed or expunged for, any offense prohibited under any of the following state laws or similar laws of another jurisdiction:
aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or a disabled adult;
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aggravated manslaughter of a child;
or aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 manslaughter of an elderly person or a disabled adult;
aggravated manslaughter of a child;
or aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic.
9.
794.041, relating to prohibited acts of persons in familial or custodial authority.
794.041, relating to prohibited acts of Page 45 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 persons in familial or custodial authority.
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23.
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words underlined are additions.
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Section 817.50, relating to fraudulently obtaining goods or services from a health care provider and false reports of a communicable disease.
Section 817.50, relating to fraudulently obtaining Page 46 of 60 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 goods or services from a health care provider and false reports of a communicable disease.
Section 817.568, relating to fraudulent use of personal Page 50 of 64 CODING:
Section 817.568, relating to fraudulent use of personal identification, if the offense was a felony of the first or second degree.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 identification, if the offense was a felony of the first or second degree.
Section 843.01, relating to resisting arrest with violence.
Section 843.01, relating to resisting arrest with Page 47 of 60 CODING:
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Section 843.025, relating to interfering with depriving a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer’s officer of the means of protection or communication.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 violence.
50.
Section 843.025, relating to interfering with depriving a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer’s officer of the means of protection or communication.
51.
64.
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Section 985.711, relating to introduction of contraband into a detention facility.
Section 16.
Paragraph (b) of subsection (4) of section 420.6241, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 420.6241 Persons with lived experience.— (4) BACKGROUND SCREENING.— (b) The background screening conducted under this subsection must ensure that the qualified applicant has not been arrested for and is not awaiting final disposition of, has not been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, or has not been adjudicated delinquent and the record has been sealed or expunged for, any offense prohibited under any of the following state laws or similar laws of another jurisdiction:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 64.
Section 985.711, relating to introduction of contraband into a detention facility.
Section 13.
Paragraph (b) of subsection (4) of section 420.6241, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
420.6241 Persons with lived experience.— (4) BACKGROUND SCREENING.— (b) The background screening conducted under this subsection must ensure that the qualified applicant has not been arrested for and is not awaiting final disposition of, has not been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, or has not been adjudicated delinquent and the record has been sealed or expunged for, any offense prohibited under any of the following state laws or similar laws of another jurisdiction:
8.
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Section 782.07, relating to manslaughter, aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or a disabled adult, aggravated manslaughter of a child, or aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, Page 53 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 or a paramedic.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 8.
Section 782.07, relating to manslaughter, aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or a disabled adult, aggravated manslaughter of a child, or aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic.
20.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 20.
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22.
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36.
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38.
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words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 38.
49.
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Section 843.01, relating to resisting arrest with violence.
50.
Section 843.025, relating to interfering with depriving a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation Page 56 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 officer’s officer of the means of protection or communication.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 49.
Section 843.01, relating to resisting arrest with violence.
50.
Section 843.025, relating to interfering with depriving a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer’s officer of the means of protection or communication.
Section 985.701, relating to sexual misconduct in juvenile justice programs.
Section 985.701, relating to sexual misconduct in Page 53 of 60 CODING:
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Section 985.711, relating to introduction of contraband into a detention facility.
Section 17.
Paragraph (xx) of subsection (2) of section Page 57 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 435.04, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 juvenile justice programs.
64.
Section 985.711, relating to introduction of contraband into a detention facility.
Section 14.
Paragraph (xx) of subsection (2) of section 435.04, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Section 18.
Section 15.
murder, manslaughter, sexual battery, aggravated stalking, aggravated battery, carjacking, home invasion robbery, burglary, arson, robbery, kidnapping, racketeering, or trafficking in a controlled substance, battery by strangulation, human smuggling, human trafficking, or any other felony that involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.
murder, manslaughter, sexual battery, aggravated stalking, aggravated battery, carjacking, home invasion robbery, burglary, arson, robbery, kidnapping, racketeering, or trafficking in a controlled Page 54 of 60 CODING:
Section 19.
For the purpose of incorporating the amendment Page 58 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 made by this act to section 914.25, Florida Statutes, in references thereto, subsections (1), (2), and (5) of section 914.27, Florida Statutes, are reenacted to read:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 substance, battery by strangulation, human smuggling, human trafficking, or any other felony that involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.
Section 16.
For the purpose of incorporating the amendment made by this act to section 914.25, Florida Statutes, in references thereto, subsections (1), (2), and (5) of section 914.27, Florida Statutes, are reenacted to read:
119.07(1) and s.
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914.25 and to Page 59 of 64 CODING:
914.25 and to support the prosecution efforts of the state attorneys and the statewide prosecutor.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 support the prosecution efforts of the state attorneys and the statewide prosecutor.
Section 20.
Section 17.
For the purpose of incorporating the amendment made by this act to section 914.25, Florida Statutes, in a reference thereto, paragraph (c) of subsection (8) of section 943.031, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read:
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943.031 Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council.— Page 60 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 (8) VICTIM AND WITNESS PROTECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE.— (c) The lead law enforcement agency providing victim or witness protective or temporary relocation services pursuant to the provisions of s.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 made by this act to section 914.25, Florida Statutes, in a reference thereto, paragraph (c) of subsection (8) of section 943.031, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read:
943.031 Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council.— (8) VICTIM AND WITNESS PROTECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE.— (c) The lead law enforcement agency providing victim or witness protective or temporary relocation services pursuant to the provisions of s.
Section 21.
Section 18.
943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I), if:
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An indictment, information, or other charging document was not filed or issued in the case giving rise to the criminal history record.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I), if:
1.
An indictment, information, or other charging document was not filed or issued in the case giving rise to the criminal history record.
2.
Section 22.
Section 19.
943.0413 Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program.— (1)(a) Subject to legislative appropriation, the Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program is created within the department to support the ongoing assessment of this state’s vulnerability to, and ability to detect, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, acts of terrorism within or affecting this state.
943.0413 Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program.— (1)(a) Subject to legislative appropriation, the Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program is created within the department to support the ongoing assessment of this state’s Page 58 of 60 CODING:
(b) The state, or any law enforcement agency, county, Page 62 of 64 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 municipality, or other political subdivision of this state, or any agent thereof, which has constitutional or statutory authority to employ or appoint law enforcement officers, is eligible to receive funding from the grant program to map critical infrastructure locations that meet the requirements of this section.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 vulnerability to, and ability to detect, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, acts of terrorism within or affecting this state.
(b) The state, or any law enforcement agency, county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state, or any agent thereof, which has constitutional or statutory authority to employ or appoint law enforcement officers, is eligible to receive funding from the grant program to map critical infrastructure locations that meet the requirements of this section.
(c) Be verified for accuracy, which must include a walk- through of a building or grounds.
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(d) Be oriented to true north.
(e) Be overlaid on current aerial imagery.
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Florida Senate - 2025 CS for CS for SB 1444 604-03626-25 20251444c2 (f) Contain site-specific labeling that matches the structure of the building, including, but not limited to, room labels, hallway names, and external door or stairwell numbers and locations of hazards, critical utility locations, key boxes, automated external defibrillators, and trauma kits.
Florida Senate - 2025 CS for SB 1444 591-03137A-25 20251444c1 (c) Be verified for accuracy, which must include a walk- through of a building or grounds.
(d) Be oriented to true north.
(e) Be overlaid on current aerial imagery.
(f) Contain site-specific labeling that matches the structure of the building, including, but not limited to, room labels, hallway names, and external door or stairwell numbers and locations of hazards, critical utility locations, key boxes, automated external defibrillators, and trauma kits.
Section 23.
Section 20.
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1371 (Ch. 2025-176)

  2. Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 1371

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. CS/CS/CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time

  5. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/29/25

  6. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  7. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  8. CS/CS/CS by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 19 NAYS 0

  9. CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice read 1st time

  10. On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 04/22/25, 11:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  11. Now in Fiscal Policy

  12. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  13. CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  14. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 04/15/25, 12:30 pm, 37 Senate Building

  15. CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time

  16. Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

  17. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  18. CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  19. On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 04/01/25, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building

  20. Introduced

  21. Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Fiscal Policy

  22. Filed

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  • Collins · Primary
  • Criminal Justice · Primary
  • Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice · Primary
  • Fiscal Policy · Primary

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  • Collins
  • Criminal Justice
  • Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
  • Fiscal Policy

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Not signed on (160)

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Votes

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 13000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 19000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 3000
Republican 5000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Republican 6000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 9000
% 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

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1444 do?
Public Safety; Authorizing first responder amputees to continue to serve as first responders under certain circumstances; prohibiting the use of motor vehicle kill switches; providing that specified persons may carry concealed firearms under certain circumstances and use them in the same manner as on-duty law enforcement officers; prohibiting a person from depriving specified officers of digital recording devices or restraint devices, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1444?
SB 1444 is sponsored by Collins, Criminal Justice, Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, and Fiscal Policy.
What is the current status of SB 1444?
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 1444?
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