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FL S1086

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joe Gruters

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement and correctional agencies from issuing disciplinary action, suspension, demotion, or dismissal unless notice is provided within 180 days after the agency receives notice of alleged misconduct, with specified exceptions for tolling the limitation period.

  • Allows officers to appeal disciplinary actions, suspensions, demotions, or dismissals administratively or in court if proper notice was not provided within the 180-day timeframe.

  • Establishes procedures for officers to challenge intentional violations of investigative requirements, including notifying the investigator, requesting agency head involvement, and requesting a compliance review hearing within 3 working days.

  • Requires compliance review hearings to occur within 10 working days and be conducted by a three-member panel of law enforcement or correctional officers, with the officer bearing the burden of proof by preponderance of the evidence.

  • Authorizes officers to appeal alleged violations of investigative requirements administratively or in court if discovered after an interview or interrogation concludes or if the agency fails to comply with the part's requirements.

Legislative Description

Rights of Law Enforcement Officers

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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