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FL H0187

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Travaris McCurdy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates s. 943.69, F.S., prohibiting law enforcement agencies from acquiring weaponized drones, combat-configured aircraft, grenades or grenade launchers, and mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) armored vehicles from federal surplus programs
  • Prohibits law enforcement use of kinetic impact munitions (rubber batons, bean bag rounds, foam baton rounds, plastic/wax/wood/rubber-coated projectiles) or tear gas on assemblies or protests unless declared unlawful or a state of emergency has been declared
  • Requires permission from the executive director of the Department of Law Enforcement before any law enforcement agency may use the prohibited military equipment and munitions
  • Exempts the Florida National Guard and Florida State Defense Force from all provisions of the bill
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Equipment

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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