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FL H0429

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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