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FL S0760
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Victim Safety in Pretrial Release Act" establishing criminal penalties for willfully violating pretrial release conditions when charged with violent crimes
- First-degree misdemeanor for first violation of pretrial release conditions; third-degree felony for second or subsequent violations
- Applies to defendants charged with murder, manslaughter, assault, battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, sexual battery, robbery, written threats, and other felonies involving force or violence
- Requires defendants arrested for violations to be held in custody until first appearance hearing, where courts must prioritize victim and public safety in detention decisions
- Authorizes warrantless arrests based on probable cause and provides civil liability protection for law enforcement officers making such arrests
Legislative Description
Violations of Pretrial Release Conditions for Violent Crimes
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 397
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/13/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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