Bill > H1249

This bill amends existing Florida law to clarify the conditions under which officers and personnel of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) can enter private property while performing their duties. Specifically, it states that these individuals can enter private land in the same manner and under the same requirements as a "law enforcement officer," which is defined in section 943.10(1) of Florida Statutes, for the purpose of carrying out their lawful duties related to wildlife and conservation laws. This change removes the previous language that allowed entry onto "posted or otherwise" private property, thereby establishing a more uniform standard for FWC officers' access to private lands, aligning it with the general procedures for law enforcement officers. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1249