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FL S0862
FL S0862Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Institutional Security Specialists
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Introduced
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and institutional security specialists; providing a short title; providing legislative findings and intent; requiring that, beginning on a specified date, the minimum annual base rate of pay for a correctional officer, a correctional probation officer, or an institutional security specialist be no less than $60,000; requiring the Department of Management Services to submit an annual compensation analysis report to the Governor and Legislature, beginning on a specified date; providing criteria for the report; requiring, beginning with a specified fiscal year and subject to legislative appropriation, an annual increase to the base rate of pay for correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and institutional security specialists; requiring that such increase be made in addition to certain bonuses and increases; amending s. 252.36, F.S.; providing that the Governor may authorize certain correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and institutional security specialists to assist with law enforcement operations during a declared state or federal emergency; providing eligibility criteria for such officers and specialists; authorizing the Governor to renew a certain executive order in specified increments as necessary; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Correctional and Probation Officer Fairness Act," aims to improve compensation and expand emergency response roles for correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and institutional security specialists. Beginning July 1, 2030, their minimum annual base pay will be set at $60,000, and starting with the 2026-2027 fiscal year, they will receive an annual pay increase of at least 4.5 percent, in addition to any other bonuses or raises. The Department of Management Services will also be required to submit an annual report starting in 2027 detailing compensation progress and turnover rates for these positions. Furthermore, during declared state or federal emergencies, the Governor can authorize eligible correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and institutional security specialists with at least five years of service and proper certification to assist with law enforcement operations, with the ability to renew such authorizations in 30-day increments. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Senate)
Last Action
CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability read 1st time (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/862 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/862/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/862/Analyses/2026s00862.go.PDF |
| Replaced by Committee Substitute | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/862/Amendment/594602/HTML |
| Analysis - Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/862/Analyses/2026s00862.pre.go.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/862/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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