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FL H1415

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Civil Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "first responder" under Florida's peer support statute (s. 111.09, F.S.) to include correctional officers (as defined in s. 943.10(2)) and correctional probation officers (as defined in s. 943.10(3))
  • Maintains the existing inclusion of 911 public safety telecommunicators and first responders as defined in s. 112.1815 within the peer support framework
  • Ensures correctional officers and correctional probation officers are eligible for peer support services previously available only to other categories of first responders
  • Effective date is October 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Peer Support for First Responders

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-35

3/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2024
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/13/2024

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