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FL H0715

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

RaShon Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a "Ya Ya Alert" system requiring local law enforcement to notify all public schools, private schools, and child care facilities within a 3-mile radius when an imminent threat exists, such as when a suspect who has killed or seriously injured someone has fled the scene

  • Establishes an "Imminent Threat Alert" system for broader public notification through the emergency alert system and highway dynamic message signs, activated by the Department of Law Enforcement at the request of local law enforcement

  • Requires local law enforcement agencies to create and maintain lists of all schools and child care facilities within their jurisdictions; private schools and facilities may opt out of receiving alerts

  • Provides civil liability immunity to law enforcement agencies, media outlets, and communications providers who transmit alert information in good faith, with a presumption of good faith that is not overcome by technical or clerical errors

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

School and Child Care Facility Emergency Alerts

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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