State Government / Florida / Legislation / HB 17
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Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel; Revises prohibition on use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention; provides for enhanced punishment for manslaughter when committed against specified officers; revises provisions concerning assault or battery upon specified officers & other personnel; revises provision concerning resisting, obstructing, or opposing specified officers or legally authorized persons; increases level on offense severity ranking chart for committing battery on law enforcement officers & other specified personnel.
Latest development · Mar 11, 2026
Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 156 (Ch. 2026-144)
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Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 156 (Ch. 2026-144)
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