New Law Requires Immediate Jail Time for 'Dangerous Crimes' Convict…

The Frame

What this does

This law eliminates the possibility of bond for individuals awaiting sentencing for a wide range of serious offenses, ensuring they remain incarcerated from the moment of conviction until their final sentence is imposed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Defendants convicted of dangerous crimes

These individuals are subject to mandatory immediate custody without bond following a conviction.

Florida court system

Courts are required to enforce immediate remand to custody for specified convictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Starting July 1, 2026, individuals convicted of certain 'dangerous crimes' must be taken into custody immediately after a guilty plea or verdict, with no possibility of release on bond while awaiting sentencing. This law, known as 'Missy's Law,' applies even if the person intends to appeal their conviction.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I am found guilty of a 'dangerous crime' under this law?

You will be taken into custody immediately and will not be eligible for bond while waiting for your sentencing hearing.

Does this law apply if I plan to appeal my conviction?

Yes, the requirement to remain in custody applies regardless of whether you intend to appeal or have already filed a notice of appeal.

What crimes are considered 'dangerous' under this law?

The law covers a broad list including homicide, sexual battery, kidnapping, arson, domestic violence, human trafficking, and specific computer-related exploitation crimes.

Why It Matters

This law eliminates the possibility of bond for individuals awaiting sentencing for a wide range of serious offenses, ensuring they remain incarcerated from the moment of conviction until their final sentence is imposed.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededupper3/4/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

39

Yes

37

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (39)

+ 15 more

Motion succeededhouse2/25/2026Official roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

119

Yes

94

No

21

Present

0

Not Voting

4

Abstain

0

How they voted (119)

+ 95 more

Full roll-call analysis →

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Expansion of Pretrial Detention

The law significantly broadens the scope of mandatory detention by adding computer-related exploitation crimes to the 'dangerous crime' definition.

Florida Statutes

Connected Entities

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otherMissy's Law Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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New Law Requires Immediate Jail Time for 'Dangerous Crimes' Convictions