Florida · H0017

Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel

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Halfway — passed one chamber

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Stage 4 of 6First chamber

57
Sponsors: 4
Votes: Mar 11
Last action

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Description

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.

Progress

IntroducedSep 15, 2025
Sent to committeeOct 1, 2025
PassedMar 11, 2026
Sent to committeeOct 1, 2025
Sent to committeeNov 7, 2025
Sent to committeeMar 11, 2026

From official state and federal legislative records. Informational only, not legal advice.