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Introduced
12/05/2025
12/05/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to forensic services for certain defendants; amending s. 916.106, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “forensic client” or “client”; reenacting s. 402.164(2)(b), F.S., relating to the definition of the term “client,” to incorporate the amendment made to s. 916.106, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the legal definition of "forensic client" or "client" in Florida Statutes to expand the circumstances under which a defendant can be considered a forensic client. Specifically, the bill adds section 916.303(3) to the list of statutory provisions that can result in a defendant being classified as a forensic client, which means they have been committed to a department or agency under certain legal proceedings. The bill also reenacts a related section of law (402.164) to incorporate this updated definition, ensuring that the term "client" remains consistent across different parts of Florida's legal code. This technical amendment appears to broaden the scope of who can be considered a forensic client, potentially affecting how certain defendants are processed and managed within Florida's legal and healthcare systems. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing ample time for state agencies to prepare for the implementation of the updated definition.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778 |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778/Analyses/2026s00778.fp.PDF |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778/Analyses/2026s00778.pre.fp.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778/Analyses/2026s00778.ahs.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778/Analyses/2026s00778.pre.ahs.PDF |
| Analysis - Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778/Analyses/2026s00778.cf.PDF |
| Analysis - Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778/Analyses/2026s00778.pre.cf.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/778/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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