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FL S1698
Bill
AI Summary
- Revises the definition of "correctional officer" in Florida Statutes section 943.10 to include language that correctional officers are vested with authority to bear arms
- Legislative intent is to allow correctional officers to qualify as "qualified law enforcement officers" under the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act for purposes of carrying concealed firearms
- Definition applies to full-time appointed or employed persons by the state, political subdivisions, or private entities with state/county contracts whose primary responsibility is supervision, protection, care, custody, control, or investigation of inmates
- Excludes secretarial, clerical, and professionally trained personnel from the definition
- Effective date: July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Correctional Officers
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/10/2018
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice1/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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