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FL H1065

Bill

Status

Failed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 15-member Law Enforcement Lethal Use of Force Commission with 4-year terms appointed by the Department of Law Enforcement executive director, requiring at least five non-law enforcement members and no more than three members from the same judicial circuit.

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to report fatal use-of-force incidents to the commission within 24 hours and provide investigation results within 7 days; state attorneys and prosecutors must notify the commission within 2 days of beginning inquiries and within 2 days of deciding not to pursue charges.

  • Authorizes the commission to review lethal use-of-force incidents when no charges are pursued and refer matters to the Attorney General for prosecution consideration if the use of force appears unlawful, with referrals requiring majority vote approval.

  • Grants the commission power to subpoena documents (including confidential ones) and require witness testimony; allows the Attorney General to bring criminal charges following commission referral.

  • Prohibits referrals for prosecution of persons acquitted at trial for charges arising from the same incident and prevents actions that would violate double jeopardy protections in state or federal constitutions; takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Lethal Use of Force Commission

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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