Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1371: Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1371 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel. Primary sponsor: Danny Alvarez (Republican), Danny Nix (Republican), Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Budget Committee, Judiciary Committee. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): Chapter No. 2025-176.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel; Authorizes first responder amputees to continue to serve as first responders; creates Florida Medal of Valor & Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal; prohibits use of motor vehicle kill switches; requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for attempted murder in first degree committed against specified justice system personnel; prohibits depriving specified officers of digital recording devices or restraint devices, rendering them useless, or otherwise preventing officer from defending himself or herself or summoning assistance; revises requirements for reporting of missing persons information; creates Critical Infrastructure Mapping Grant Program within FDLE; specifies requirements for testing inmates for infectious diseases.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Alvarez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Danny Nix | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Criminal Justice Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Budget Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Judiciary Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shane Abbott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jose Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Adam Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Erika Booth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Tom Fabricio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Michael Owen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Alex Rizo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2025-176
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Read 2nd time
- Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 1444
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Withdrawn from Rules
- Received
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