Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 847: Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 847 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program. Primary sponsor: Chad Johnson (Republican), Criminal Justice Subcommittee. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Chapter No. 2025-141.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program; Creates Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program within FDLE; provides for annual award of grants; specifies uses of grants; requires annual report by each grant recipient; & provides rulemaking authority.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Criminal Justice Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rachel Plakon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
“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. 2025-141
- 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/SB 1072
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy
- Received
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