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FL S0234
Bill
AI Summary
- Named the "Officer Jason Raynor Act," with an effective date of October 1, 2025
- Prohibits the use or threatened use of force to resist both lawful and unlawful arrests or detentions by law enforcement officers acting in good faith, defined as making sincere and reasonable efforts to comply with legal requirements even if the action is later found unlawful
- Adds manslaughter to the list of offenses triggering mandatory life imprisonment without eligibility for release when committed against law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or correctional probation officers acting in their official duties
- Replaces the "lawful performance of a legal duty" standard with "acting in the performance of official duties" across multiple statutes covering assault, battery, and resisting arrest involving law enforcement and other specified personnel
- Increases the offense severity ranking for battery on a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or similar personnel from Level 4 to Level 5 on the Criminal Punishment Code sentencing chart
Legislative Description
Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
Last Action
Died in returning Messages
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy3/6/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/12/2025
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