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FL H1547
Bill
Status
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Chambliss
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AI Summary
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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
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Allows inmates to apply for release consideration up to 2 years before reaching eligibility, though actual release cannot occur until eligibility requirements are met
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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
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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
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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