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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers; amending s. 112.532, F.S.; requiring that a copy of a complaint, signed by the complainant under oath, be provided to law enforcement officers and correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; providing that complainant names and signatures are not required if a complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibiting certain personnel actions from being taken against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives a copy of the complaint signed by the complainant under oath; providing an exception; requiring that the investigative file of certain investigations of a law enforcement officer or correctional officer be included in such officer’s personnel file; providing that certain investigations do not affect such officer’s ability to receive a promotion, a raise, or any other commendation; amending s. 112.533, F.S.; requiring a complaint against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer to be in writing and signed under oath by the person filing the complaint; providing an exception; providing penalties for making a false complaint; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the rights and procedures for handling complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers in Florida. It mandates that officers under investigation must receive a copy of any complaint, signed under oath by the complainant, before any interrogation begins, though this requirement can be waived if the complaint is supported by corroborating evidence. The bill also states that certain disciplinary actions, such as suspension or dismissal, cannot be taken against an officer unless they have received a copy of the sworn complaint, with an exception for cases where corroborating evidence exists. Furthermore, investigative files for investigations that do not result in disciplinary action must be added to the officer's personnel file, and such investigations will not hinder an officer's ability to receive promotions, raises, or commendations. The bill also requires all complaints against these officers to be in writing and signed under oath, with penalties for making false complaints, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1544 |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1544/Analyses/2026s01544.cj.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1544/Analyses/2026s01544.pre.cj.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1544/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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