Bill > S0234

This bill, named the "Officer Jason Raynor Act," proposes several changes to Florida statutes concerning criminal offenses against law enforcement officers and other personnel. The bill revises existing laws to provide enhanced protections and penalties for crimes committed against officers. Key provisions include redefining the term "acting in good faith" for law enforcement officers, expanding the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include various types of officers and personnel, and increasing criminal penalties for offenses such as assault, battery, and resistance against officers. For example, the bill modifies statutes to establish that a person cannot justify using force to resist an arrest or detention, even if the arrest is later found to be unlawful, as long as the officer was acting in good faith. The legislation also increases the severity of criminal charges for offenses committed against law enforcement officers, such as reclassifying battery against an officer from a misdemeanor to a felony. Additionally, the bill introduces mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses involving violence against officers. The changes aim to provide greater legal protection and support for law enforcement personnel while they are performing their official duties.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/234