Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 849: Department of Law Enforcement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 849 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Law Enforcement. Primary sponsor: Shane Abbott (Republican), Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 418 (Ch. 2026-147).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Law Enforcement; Authorizes FDLE to adopt rules relating to Florida Medal of Valor & Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal programs; requires commission to appoint district medical examiners by majority vote to fill vacancies; provides that physician members of commission are eligible to serve as district medical examiners upon approval by commission,; authorizes organ procurement organization, eye bank, & tissue bank to view & copy specified autopsy records; authorizes Criminal Justice Information Program to collect, process, store, maintain, & disseminate records containing immigration detainer information; requires law enforcement agencies to capture & submit fingerprints of specified offenders to department; authorizes applications for administrative expunction of specified records; provides manners of administrative complaint service by Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission to law enforcement, correctional, & correctional probation officers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Abbott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Criminal Justice Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Judiciary Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 418 (Ch. 2026-147)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Judiciary Committee
- Favorable with CS by Judiciary Committee
- Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
- Now in Judiciary Committee
- Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee
- Favorable by Justice Budget Subcommittee
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