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FloridaHB 10532025HouseWALLET

Department of Law Enforcement

Sponsored By: Rachel Saunders Plakon (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationCriminal Justice SubcommitteeGovernment Operations SubcommitteeBudget CommitteeJudiciary CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

More veterinary help for retired police dogs

Beginning July 1, 2025, former handlers or adopters can receive up to $5,000 per retired police dog each year for veterinary care, up from $1,500. Unused funds do not carry over to another year.

Broader state work against child exploitation

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state law-enforcement agency expands its program on crimes against children. The program handles investigations, intelligence, research, and training on child exploitation and other crimes against children. The law gives no specific funding amount.

Agencies lose witness protection reimbursement

Beginning July 1, 2025, lead agencies can no longer seek reimbursement from the Victim and Witness Protection Review Committee for protective-service expenses. Agencies may continue services beyond the four-year maximum, but those added costs are not reimbursable under this provision. Agencies must cover those costs themselves.

Repeal of two law-enforcement laws

Beginning July 1, 2025, Florida repeals two laws that established a violent crime and drug control council and a related account. The provided text does not explain how their repeal changes services or affects households.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rachel Saunders Plakon

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Budget Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Criminal Justice Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 151 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 4/24/2025

House Floor Vote

Yes: 114 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2025-83

    5/23/2025

  2. Approved by Governor

    5/22/2025

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    5/16/2025

  4. Ordered enrolled

    4/29/2025House

  5. In Messages

    4/29/2025House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 616

    4/29/2025Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 616

    4/29/2025Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 616

    4/29/2025Senate

  9. Substituted for SB 1268 -SJ 616

    4/29/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    4/29/2025Senate

  11. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 616

    4/29/2025Senate

  12. Received

    4/24/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    4/24/2025Senate

  14. In Messages

    4/24/2025Senate

  15. CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0

    4/24/2025House

  16. Read 3rd time

    4/24/2025House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    4/24/2025House

  18. Placed on 3rd reading

    4/24/2025House

  19. Read 2nd time

    4/24/2025House

  20. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/24/2025)

    4/17/2025House

  21. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    4/17/2025House

  22. Bill released to House Calendar

    4/17/2025House

  23. Reported out of Judiciary Committee

    4/17/2025House

  24. Favorable by Judiciary Committee

    4/17/2025House

  25. Added to Judiciary Committee agenda

    4/15/2025House

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