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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Criminal Justice Commission; creating s. 945.231, F.S.; creating the commission within the Department of Corrections; specifying the purpose of the commission; providing for membership of the commission; specifying terms of commission members; requiring the commission to take specified actions; providing reporting requirements; authorizing the commission to take specified actions; providing an effective date. WHEREAS, in 2023, this state spent $2.3 million on a report to develop a master plan for the state prison system, and WHEREAS, the state-commissioned KPMG Master Plan Report analyzed this state’s correctional system and suggested ways to improve it over the next 20 years, and WHEREAS, the report recommended numerous areas for improvement, including addressing workforce shortages and planning for improved correctional facilities, and WHEREAS, the report also recommended that this state create a criminal justice commission modeled after those in existence in other states, and WHEREAS, though several steps have been taken in addressing concerns raised in the report, the creation of a state criminal justice commission may help facilitate further positive reforms to the state’s correctional system, NOW, THEREFORE,
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Criminal Justice Commission within the Department of Corrections, though it will operate independently. The commission's purpose is to analyze the state's criminal justice system over the next 20 years, focusing on long-term improvements in policy, workforce, facility planning, and overall system reform, building upon recommendations from a 2023 report. The commission will consist of seven members appointed by legislative leaders, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of the Department of Corrections, with members serving up to two four-year terms. The commission is mandated to evaluate and recommend initiatives based on the 2023 report, conduct comprehensive reviews of policing, sentencing, corrections, and community supervision, recommend reforms for fair punishment, assess corrections policies, promote reentry initiatives, address disparities, and collect data, with an initial report due by July 1, 2027, and annual reports thereafter. The commission is also authorized to hold public hearings, request information from state agencies, develop pilot programs, and partner with academic institutions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1762 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1762/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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