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FL S1470

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 15-member Law Enforcement Lethal Use of Force Commission appointed by the Department of Law Enforcement executive director, with members serving 4-year terms and at least five members required to have no law enforcement background.

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

  • Authorizes the commission to review lethal use-of-force incidents, subpoena documents and witnesses, and refer cases to the Attorney General for prosecution consideration by majority vote.

  • Grants the Attorney General authority to bring criminal charges against law enforcement officers following commission referral for law violations.

  • Prohibits referrals or charges against officers acquitted at trial for the same incident and prevents actions that would constitute double jeopardy under state or federal law.

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Lethal Use of Force Commission

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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