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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to conditional geriatric release; creating s. 947.148, F.S.; requiring the Florida Commission on Offender Review, in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, to establish the conditional geriatric release program; specifying eligibility for the program; authorizing persons sentenced to the custody of the department to apply to the commission to be considered for conditional geriatric release within a specified time before reaching eligibility; specifying that a person does not have a right to conditional geriatric release; requiring the commission to consider any evidence relevant to public safety; authorizing the commission to consider the continued cost to the department to house the inmate; specifying that the commission has the sole discretion to determine whether to grant conditional geriatric release; authorizing the revocation of conditional geriatric release for violations of any conditions of release; requiring rulemaking; amending ss. 947.13 and 947.141, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Conditional Geriatric Release program in Florida, allowing individuals in the Department of Corrections' custody who are 65 years or older, have served at least 15 years of their sentence, and are not under a death sentence to apply for early release. While individuals can apply up to two years before meeting the age and sentence requirements, they will not be released until they are eligible, and there is no guaranteed right to this release. The Florida Commission on Offender Review (the "commission"), in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, will oversee the program and must consider various factors related to public safety, such as the original offense, criminal history, disciplinary record, rehabilitation efforts, health, and post-release support system, and may also consider the cost savings of releasing an inmate. The commission has sole discretion in granting release and can revoke it for any violations of the release conditions. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws regarding the commission's powers and the procedures for violations of conditional release programs, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1547 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1547/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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