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FL S1202

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Truenow

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eyewitness identification procedures by adding new definitions for "facial recognition technology," "filler," "identification procedure," and "show-up" to existing Florida law

  • Requires law enforcement to document an eyewitness's complete description of the perpetrator before any identification procedure, including viewing conditions such as location, lighting, distance, and any impairments

  • Prohibits conducting a lineup based solely on facial recognition technology; law enforcement must have independent evidence-based reasons to believe a suspect committed the crime

  • Mandates lineups include at least five fillers who resemble the eyewitness's description, limits show-ups to exigent circumstances with live suspects, and prohibits first-time in-court identifications without good reason

  • Requires all identification procedures to be recorded by audio and video, allows both prosecuting and defense attorneys to observe lineups, and requires documentation of the eyewitness's confidence level after any identification

Legislative Description

Eyewitness Identification

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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