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FL S0086
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 111.09, Florida Statutes, to expand the definition of "first responder" for the purposes of peer support services
- Adds "support personnel" as defined in s. 943.10(11) to the list of individuals eligible for first responder peer support, specifically those involved in investigating crime scenes or collecting or processing evidence
- Existing definition already covers 911 public safety telecommunicators, correctional officers, and correctional probation officers; this bill adds the new support personnel category alongside them
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
- Sponsored by Senator Burgess and reported by the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Legislative Description
Peer Support for First Responders
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 421 (Ch. 2025-9)
4/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules3/19/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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