Bill > S1732

This bill creates a new law requiring blood testing for civilians involved in shootings that result in injury or death within Florida. A "civilian" is defined as someone not acting as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or member of the armed forces at the time of the incident, and a "civilian-involved shooting" is when such an individual discharges a firearm, intentionally or not, causing injury or death. Within two hours of such an incident, the civilian must submit to a blood test to check for alcohol content or the presence of certain controlled substances. This test will be administered by a medical professional at the direction of law enforcement or an investigator from the Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the results analyzed by a state-certified lab will be shared with the investigating agency and FDLE. Refusing the test can lead to penalties and will be considered a waiver of self-defense claims in any related legal proceedings. The test results will be part of the official investigation record, kept confidential unless legally disclosed, and FDLE will submit an annual report to state leaders detailing the number of incidents, testing participation, aggregate results, and recommendations for improvement. This law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1732