FL H1459

Adds "firefighter" to the list of officials whose false personation is prohibited under Florida law, requiring that the person's action could deceive a reasonable person into believing they are a bona fide official.

Expands false personation statute to include any personnel or representative of criminal justice agencies (federal, state, local, municipal, tribal, or territorial) as defined in s. 943.045, with the same deception standard.

Prohibits owning or operating a motor vehicle marked with fire department insignia or identifiers in a way that could deceive a reasonable person into believing the vehicle is authorized by a fire department, with exceptions for authorized agency use or gubernatorial appointment.

Allows fraternal, benevolent, or labor organizations to use the words "police," "sheriff," "fire department," and related terms in their official names.

Maintains existing penalties: third-degree felony for basic false personation; second-degree felony if committed during another felony; first-degree felony if the offense results in death or personal injury.