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FL H0569

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Daniels

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises the definition of "correctional officer" in Florida Statute 943.10 to conform with the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act definition of "qualified law enforcement officer"
  • Allows correctional officers to carry concealed firearms under federal law by aligning state definition with federal requirements
  • Defines correctional officers as full-time employees of the state, political subdivisions, or private entities contracted with the state or county whose primary responsibility involves supervision, protection, care, custody, control, or investigation of inmates
  • Excludes secretarial, clerical, and professionally trained personnel from the definition of correctional officer
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Correctional Officers

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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