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FL H1657
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Cited as the "Officer Jason Raynor Act," effective October 1, 2024
- Expands the prohibition on using or threatening force to resist not only arrest but also detention by a law enforcement officer, and removes the prior requirement that the officer be engaged in "lawful execution of a legal duty," replacing it with "performance of official duties"
- Requires mandatory life imprisonment without release for murder (first, second, or third degree), attempted murder, attempted felony murder, or manslaughter of law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or correctional probation officers—including part-time and auxiliary officers—engaged in official duties
- Expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" for assault/battery enhancement purposes to include part-time and auxiliary law enforcement and correctional officers, and changes the duty standard from "lawful performance of duties" to "performance of official duties"
- Applies the same "performance of official duties" standard to the felony offense of resisting, obstructing, or opposing an officer with violence, replacing the previous "lawful execution of any legal duty" language
Legislative Description
Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/5/2024
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/25/2024
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/13/2024
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