FloridaHB 3972026House

Violations of Pretrial Release Conditions for Violent Crimes

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Stricter Release Rules After Violent Arrests

Beginning October 1, 2026, Florida adds penalties for willfully breaking court-ordered release conditions covered by section 903.047(1)(b). These apply after arrests for murder, manslaughter, assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment. Also covered are sexual battery, lewd or lascivious offenses involving children under 16, robbery, and written or electronic threats to kill or injure. Other felonies involving the use or threat of physical force or violence against anyone are also covered. A first violation is a first-degree misdemeanor; a second or later violation is a third-degree felony. Officers can arrest without a warrant when probable cause supports a willful violation. People arrested for these release violations must stay in custody until their first appearance hearing. The same applies to people arrested for a new law violation while released before trial for a listed offense. Judges then decide between detention and release with conditions, giving priority to victim and public safety. Along with existing criteria, judges must consider the original offense’s nature and severity, past compliance with court orders, and evidence of intent to intimidate, harass, or harm anyone.

Limits on Suing Officers Over Arrests

Beginning October 1, 2026, Florida bars civil liability for officers making covered arrests based on probable cause. The officer must have probable cause to believe the person violated the new law on pretrial release conditions. This limits an arrested person’s ability to recover compensation from the officer for a covered arrest.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Dan Daley
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Affiliation unavailable
Judiciary Committee
Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 138 • No: 8

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 101 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

Chapter No. 2026-155
6/17/2026
Approved by Governor
6/16/2026
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
6/9/2026
Ordered enrolled
2/26/2026House
In Messages
2/26/2026House
Immediately certified -SJ 463
2/26/2026Senate
CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 456
2/26/2026Senate
Read 3rd time -SJ 456
2/26/2026Senate
Read 2nd time -SJ 456
2/26/2026Senate
Substituted for CS/SB 760 -SJ 456
2/26/2026Senate
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
2/26/2026Senate
Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 456
2/26/2026Senate
Received
2/18/2026Senate
Referred to Appropriations
2/18/2026Senate
In Messages
2/17/2026Senate
CS passed; YEAS 101, NAYS 8
2/17/2026House
Read 3rd time
2/17/2026House
Added to Third Reading Calendar
2/17/2026House
Read 2nd time
2/17/2026House
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/17/2026)
2/10/2026House
Added to Second Reading Calendar
1/28/2026House
Bill referred to House Calendar
1/28/2026House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
1/27/2026House
CS Filed
1/27/2026House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
1/27/2026House

Bill Text

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10/1/2026
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Filed
11/12/2025
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