Special Persons Registry (FL SB 784 – "Protect Our Loved Ones Act")

• Authorizes local law enforcement agencies in Florida to develop and maintain a voluntary "Special Persons Registry" database listing individuals with developmental, psychological, or other disabilities or conditions relevant to their interactions with law enforcement officers, including autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, dementia-related disorders, and Down syndrome
• Adults with disabilities may self-enroll; parents or legal guardians may enroll minors or adults declared incapacitated under Chapter 744, with written notification required to the enrolled person within 5 business days (or upon a minor's 18th birthday)
• Proof of eligibility must be submitted at registration, including certification from a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, psychologist, mental health counselor, or psychiatrist, along with proof of legal authority (birth certificate, power of attorney, court order, or letters of guardianship) when enrolling another person
• Registrations remain valid until removal is requested; competent adults, parents, or legal guardians may request removal verbally or in writing, and the agency must remove the person's information within 5 business days
• Takes effect January 1, 2024