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FL S1330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jack Latvala

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes penalties for unlicensed security work: first violation is a first-degree misdemeanor, second or subsequent violations are third-degree felonies with civil penalties up to $10,000, with an exception for activity within 90 days of license expiration.

  • Creates felony penalties for impersonating a security officer, private investigator, or recovery agent while forcing another person to assist: third-degree felony, escalating to second-degree if committed during another felony, and first-degree if resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

  • Authorizes licensed Class D, MB, or G security officers and managers at critical infrastructure facilities (chemical plants, refineries, power plants, water treatment facilities, gas stations, telecommunications offices, ports, and railroad yards) to temporarily detain persons suspected of committing crimes pending law enforcement arrival.

  • Requires detained persons to be immediately transferred to law enforcement officers upon arrival and permits security personnel to search detainees only for weapons if there is reasonable belief the person is armed and poses a safety threat.

  • Provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for law enforcement officers and licensed security personnel for false arrest, false imprisonment, or unlawful detention when acting in compliance with these detention provisions.

Legislative Description

Licensed Security Officers

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 875 (Ch. 2013-221)

4/25/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/27/2013
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice3/19/2013
Criminal Justice3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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