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FL S1390

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mackenson Bernard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "Vassallo's Law" requiring all Florida law enforcement agencies to implement procedures for handling individuals who voluntarily surrender at police offices for alleged crimes when no arrest warrant has been issued

  • Mandates that staff document the surrendering person's identification and contact information, notify an onsite officer, and check whether any alerts exist for someone matching the person's description

  • Requires law enforcement officers to immediately respond and conduct a voluntary interview with the surrendering person, including checking alerts from other jurisdictions if the alleged offense occurred elsewhere

  • Authorizes officers to temporarily detain or arrest the surrendering person if standard legal requirements for stop-and-frisk (s. 901.151) or warrantless arrest (s. 901.15) are met during the interview

  • Requires officers to initiate involuntary mental health examination (Baker Act) and execute a written report if the surrendering person appears to meet criteria under s. 394.463

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Surrendering to Law Enforcement

Last Action

Introduced

1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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