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Introduced
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
In Committee
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to criminal offenses against law enforcement officers and other personnel; providing a short title; amending s. 776.051, F.S.; revising a prohibition on the use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention; defining the term "acting in good faith"; amending s. 782.065, F.S.; providing for enhanced punishment for manslaughter when committed against specified officers; revising applicability; amending s. 784.07, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "law enforcement officer"; revising provisions concerning assault or battery upon specified officers and other personnel; amending s. 843.01, F.S.; revising a provision concerning resisting, obstructing, or opposing specified officers or legally authorized persons; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; increasing the level on the offense severity ranking chart for committing battery on law enforcement officers and other specified personnel; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, named the "Officer Jason Raynor Act," proposes several changes to Florida statutes regarding criminal offenses against law enforcement officers and other personnel. The bill modifies existing laws to enhance protections and penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement and related personnel. Key provisions include redefining "acting in good faith" for law enforcement officers, expanding the definition of law enforcement officers, and increasing criminal penalties for offenses such as battery, assault, and resistance against officers. The bill specifically revises statutes related to resisting arrest, murder and manslaughter involving law enforcement officers, assault and battery of officers, and reclassifies certain offenses to impose more stringent punishments. For instance, battery against a law enforcement officer would be reclassified from a misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, and the bill provides clearer language about what constitutes official duties and good faith actions by law enforcement. The changes aim to provide stronger legal protections and demonstrate increased societal support for law enforcement personnel performing their official duties. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (39)
Jessica Baker (R)*,
Danny Alvarez (R),
Jose Alvarez (D),
Adam Anderson (R),
Bruce Antone (D),
Webster Barnaby (R),
Robin Bartleman (D),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Kim Berfield (R),
David Borrero (R),
Kevin Chambliss (D),
Linda Chaney (R),
Nan Cobb (R),
William Conerly (R),
Dan Daley (D),
Wyman Duggan (R),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
J.J. Grow (R),
Jeff Holcomb (R),
Berny Jacques (R),
Kim Kendall (R),
Johanna López (D),
Randy Maggard (R),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Bill Partington (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Juan Porras (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Judson Sapp (R),
Tyler Sirois (R),
Kelly Skidmore (D),
John Snyder (R),
Leonard Spencer (D),
Paula Stark (R),
Allison Tant (D),
Debra Tendrich (D),
Chase Tramont (R),
Taylor Yarkosky (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 156 (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17 |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/Analyses/h0017z.CRM.PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/Analyses/h0017c.JDC.PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/Analyses/h0017b.JDC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/Analyses/h0017a.CRM.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/Amendment/066761/PDF | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/Analyses/h0017.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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