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FL H1547

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Chambliss

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a conditional geriatric release program through the Florida Commission on Offender Review for inmates who are 65 years or older, have served at least 15 years, and are not under a death sentence

  • Allows inmates to apply for release consideration up to 2 years before reaching eligibility, though actual release cannot occur until eligibility requirements are met

  • Requires the commission to consider public safety factors including the underlying offense, criminal history, disciplinary record, rehabilitation indicators, physical/mental health, and post-release support systems

  • Grants the commission sole discretion over release decisions, with no right to release guaranteed; cost considerations may factor in but cannot outweigh public safety concerns

  • Release term lasts for the remainder of the inmate's sentence and can be revoked for violations, resulting in forfeiture of all gain-time earned prior to release

Legislative Description

Conditional Geriatric Release

Last Action

Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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