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SB 1544FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Florida SB 1544 requires signed, sworn complaints before interrogating law enforcement and correctional officers

Original title: Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers

March 13, 2026

Companion · HB 1283same policy, House version
law enforcementcivil rightspolice accountabilitycriminal justice

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the procedural rights of law enforcement and correctional officers by establishing a mandatory evidentiary threshold for investigations, potentially impacting how internal affairs departments process misconduct allegations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

law enforcement officers

Officers are the subjects of the new procedural requirements regarding the receipt of sworn complaints before interrogation.

correctional officers

Correctional officers are subject to the same investigation and complaint notification procedures as law enforcement officers under this bill.

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 formal, sworn complaint before any begins during an investigation. It also prohibits disciplinary or against officers unless they have been provided with a complaint signed by the complainant under oath, with an exception for complaints supported by .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes the procedural rights of law enforcement and correctional officers by establishing a mandatory evidentiary threshold for investigations, potentially impacting how internal affairs departments process misconduct allegations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all complaints against officers?
No, the bill specifically addresses complaints that trigger s or ; complaints accompanied by may not require a complainant's signature.
What happens if a complaint is not signed under oath?
Under this bill, cannot be taken against an officer based on an unsigned complaint unless that complaint is supported by .

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Voting Record

Motion succeededupper2/2/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

7

Yes

6

No

1

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Connected Entities

otherCorrectional officersMap →
organizationFlorida LegislatureMap →
organizationLaw Enforcement“The sector of public safety employees directly affected by the investigation pro”Map →
otherLaw enforcement officersMap →
organizationCriminal Justice Standards and Training CommissionMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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