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CS/CS/HB 1053 — Department of Law Enforcement
by Budget Committee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; and Rep. Plakon and others (SB 1268 by Senator Simon)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Criminal Justice Committee (CJ)
The bill amends various sections of ch. 943, F.S., the Florida Law Enforcement Act. Specifically, the bill:
- Renames the Crimes Against Children Criminal Profiling Program to the Child Exploitation and Crimes Against Children Program, and specifies that the program must perform investigative, intelligence, research, and training activities related to child exploitation.
- Repeals the Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council and corresponding implementation account.
- Revises the membership of the Domestic Security Oversight Council and removes the chair as a required voting member
- Revises the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s annual report to include information submitted by the Chief of Domestic Security.
- Requires the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s annual report include security enhancements of any building, facility, or structure owned or leased by a state agency, state university, or community college or an entity that has conducted the specified assessments.
- Increases the maximum annual disbursements for veterinary care of retired police dogs from $1,500 to $5,000 per dog.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 114-0