Bill
Bill > H0017
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Introduced
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
In Committee
10/01/2025
10/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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," makes several significant changes to Florida law regarding criminal offenses against law enforcement officers and other personnel. The bill revises provisions related to resisting arrest by defining "acting in good faith" for law enforcement officers and expanding protections for officers performing their duties. It enhances penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers, including increasing the severity of charges for battery against officers and modifying sentencing guidelines. The bill broadens the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include various types of law enforcement and correctional personnel, and updates language around resisting or obstructing officers. Specifically, the bill increases criminal penalties for assaults and batteries on law enforcement officers, changes the classification of certain offenses, and establishes minimum sentences for attacks on officers. The modifications aim to provide additional legal protections and support for law enforcement personnel while clarifying the standards for their actions during official duties. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Jessica Baker (R)*,
Danny Alvarez (R),
Webster Barnaby (R),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Kim Berfield (R),
Berny Jacques (R),
Kim Kendall (R),
Juan Porras (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Judson Sapp (R),
Paula Stark (R),
Chase Tramont (R),
Last Action
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 10/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/17/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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