FL S0112

Allows sentencing courts to avoid imposing mandatory minimum sentences for firearm or destructive device possession during specified felonies if the court finds the totality of circumstances does not reasonably justify the mandatory minimum.

Establishes factors courts may consider when declining to impose mandatory minimums, including: no injury to another person, response to exigent circumstances, no prior violent felony conviction, or victim was an initiator or aggressor.

Maintains existing mandatory minimum sentences: 10 years for actual firearm/destructive device possession during listed felonies (3 years for aggravated assault, firearm possession by felon, or burglary of conveyance); 20 years for discharge; 25 years to life if discharge causes death or great bodily harm.

Maintains 15-year minimum for possession of semiautomatic firearm with high-capacity magazine or machine gun during specified felonies, with 20-year minimum for discharge and 25 years to life if discharge causes injury or death.

Exempts law enforcement officers and U.S. military personnel performing lawful duties or traveling to/from employment from these provisions; effective July 1, 2014.