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HB 1283FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Florida HB 1283 requires sworn, written complaints before interrogating law enforcement and correctional officers

Original title: Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers

March 13, 2026

Companion · SB 1544same policy, Senate version

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes new procedural requirements for internal investigations that could limit the use of anonymous or unsworn allegations in disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement and correctional staff.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Law enforcement officers

The bill mandates new procedural protections for officers during internal investigations and prohibits certain career impacts from non-disciplinary investigations.

Correctional officers

The bill mandates new procedural protections for officers during internal investigations and prohibits certain career impacts from non-disciplinary investigations.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires that law enforcement and correctional officers receive a copy of a signed, sworn complaint before any begins, unless the complaint includes . It also prohibits investigations that do not result in disciplinary action from negatively impacting an officer's career advancement, such as promotions or raises.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an officer still be investigated if a complaint is not signed under oath?

The bill allows for an exception if the complaint is accompanied by .

Does an investigation that results in no disciplinary action hurt an officer's career?

No, the bill prohibits investigations that do not result in disciplinary action from affecting an officer's ability to receive a promotion, raise, or other commendation.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower3/5/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

117

Yes

Present

Not Voting

Abstain

How they voted (117)

+ 93 more

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Connected Entities

organizationCorrectional Officers“Subject of the proposed investigative procedural changes.”Map →

organizationFlorida Legislature Map →

organizationLaw Enforcement“Subject of the proposed investigative procedural changes.”Map →

organizationCriminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy75
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Entertainment10
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Buzz20
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