Bill > H0715

This bill creates a new emergency alert system for schools and child care facilities called the Ya Ya Alert and Imminent Threat Alert, which local law enforcement can activate when there is an imminent public safety threat, such as a violent crime where a suspect has fled the scene. Under the bill, local law enforcement agencies must create and maintain a list of public and private schools and child care facilities within their jurisdiction and can issue a Ya Ya Alert to schools and facilities within a 3-mile radius of an incident, instructing them to lock doors and remain vigilant. The Department of Law Enforcement can also issue an Imminent Threat Alert to the broader public, which must include details like the suspect's vehicle description or license plate number, and be disseminated through the emergency alert system and highway message signs. The bill provides civil liability protection for agencies, media, and other entities that issue these alerts in good faith, and allows them discretion in how they choose to transmit the alert information. The new law will take effect on October 1, 2026, and defines specific circumstances for alert activation, such as incidents involving killing, serious bodily injury, or assault with a deadly weapon where the suspect has fled and is considered an ongoing threat.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/715