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FL S1492

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 15-member Special Review Commission appointed by the FDLE executive director to review law enforcement use-of-force incidents resulting in death, with members serving 4-year terms

  • Requires at least 5 commission members to be civilians with no current or former ties to law enforcement agencies, the Department of Corrections, or prosecuting offices

  • Mandates law enforcement agencies report lethal use-of-force incidents to the commission within 24 hours, and investigation results within 7 days of completion

  • Requires state attorneys to notify the commission within 2 days of beginning an inquiry into a lethal use-of-force incident or deciding not to pursue charges

  • Authorizes the commission to refer cases to the Attorney General for prosecution consideration by majority vote when use of force appears unlawful, with subpoena power for documents and testimony

Legislative Description

Special Review Commission

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice1/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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