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FL H0569

FL H0569
Forensic Client Services


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Introduced
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
Passed
03/04/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to forensic client services; amending s. 916.106, F.S.; revising the definition of "forensic client" to include a defendant committed to involuntary residential services in a secure facility of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities; republishing s. 916.303, F.S., relating to determination of incompetency; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill expands the definition of a "forensic client" to include defendants who are involuntarily committed to residential services in a secure facility managed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, which is a state agency responsible for individuals with developmental disabilities. It also republishes Section 916.303 of Florida Statutes, which outlines the process for determining when a defendant is incompetent to stand trial and the subsequent dismissal of charges, while also detailing procedures for involuntary admission to residential services or continued placement in a secure facility if the defendant poses a danger to others or is a flight risk, with annual court reviews to ensure continued necessity and adequate care.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Ordered enrolled (on 03/04/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/BillText/er/PDF
Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/Analyses/h0569e.HHS.PDF
Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/Analyses/h0569d.HHS.PDF
Analysis - Health Care Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/Analyses/h0569c.HCB.PDF
Analysis - Health Care Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/Analyses/h0569b.HCB.PDF
Analysis - Human Services Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/Analyses/h0569a.HSS.PDF
Analysis - Human Services Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/Analyses/h0569.HSS.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/569/BillText/Filed/PDF
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