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FL H0429
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "criminal gang member" to include persons who admit gang membership on online platforms or social media, not just in person
- Adds spouses living with a person to the list of individuals (alongside parents and guardians) who can identify someone as a criminal gang member
- Reduces the threshold for gang identification based on observed associations with known gang members from four or more times to two or more times
- Creates a new statutory definition for "gang-related language" covering verbal or written statements signaling gang affiliation, including digital communications and recognized gang codes, symbols, or terminology
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
Last Action
Ordered enrolled
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/16/2026
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/24/2025
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