Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1539: Blood Testing Required Following Civilian-involved Shootings
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1539 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Blood Testing Required Following Civilian-involved Shootings. Primary sponsor: Wallace Aristide (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Blood Testing Required Following Civilian-involved Shootings; Requires civilian to submit to test of his or her blood within certain timeframe after incident if he or she discharges firearm within this state resulting in injury or death; specifies procedure for testing; specifies consequences for refusing to submit to testing; provides for confidentiality & disclosure of test results; provides reporting requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Aristide | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed