FL H0043

Creates a 15-member Special Review Commission appointed by the Department of Law Enforcement executive director with 4-year terms to independently review lethal use-of-force incidents by law enforcement officers.

Requires at least 5 members must not be current or former law enforcement officers or employees of law enforcement/corrections agencies; no more than 3 members from the same judicial circuit; sitting judges and legislators are ineligible.

Mandates law enforcement agencies report lethal use-of-force incidents to the commission within 24 hours and provide investigation results within 7 days; 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 incidents where prosecutors decline to charge and refer cases to the Attorney General for prosecution consideration if the use of force appears unlawful, by majority vote of members.

Prohibits referrals or charges against individuals acquitted at trial for the same incident and prevents actions violating double jeopardy protections under state and federal constitutions; takes effect July 1, 2017.