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FL H1441

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dotie Joseph

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 901.44, Florida Statutes, establishing a duty for law enforcement officers to provide first aid or immediately seek medical attention for persons in custody who are injured, need medical attention, or request it
  • Requires officers to render aid to the extent reasonable based on totality of circumstances, without jeopardizing the officer's own health and safety
  • Mandates that officers' employing agencies report failures to render required aid to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for investigation and possible disciplinary sanctions under section 943.1395
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Duty of Law Enforcement Officers to Render Medical Assistance

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee3/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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