AUGUSTINE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to increase penalties for those who harass officers in the course of their duty and legislation to prohibit localities from using political entities like Civilian Oversight Boards to drive an anti-police agenda. “I am proud to support the men and women of law enforcement throughout the state,” said Governor […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 1131 – Online Sting Operations Grant Program CS/CS/HB 1235 – Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders CS/HB 305 – Offenses Involving Children CS/HB 1545 – Child Exploitation Offenses CS/CS/CS/SB 1224 – Protection of Children and Victims of Crime To view the transmittal letters, click here and here. Additionally, […]

PETERSBURG, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed five pieces of legislation to enhance and create additional criminal punishments for abusing children through grooming or other sexual offenses. These bills provide law enforcement with more tools to keep kids safe and ensure sexual predators and offenders are punished to the fullest extent of the law. “In Florida, […]

  Photos courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor SANFORD, Fla.—This week, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined officers from the Sanford Police Department for a law enforcement de-escalation training at Decision Tactical’s facility. The First Lady also met with families of fallen officers and awarded the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation and Central […]

STUART, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 549, which increases penalties for retail theft, porch piracy, and inciting looting via social media. Retail theft is rampant in blue jurisdictions and a growing problem throughout the country because of social media-organized looting incidents. Retailers nationwide have reported losing $112 billion in 2022 alone. Locations with the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/CS/SB 718 – Exposures of First Responders to Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs CS/CS/SB 66 – Revive Awareness Day   To view the transmittal letters, click here.   Additionally, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April […]

SANFORD, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to increase penalties on individuals who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl and to bring awareness to life-saving measures for someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Governor DeSantis also announced an expansion of the Coordinated Opioid Response (CORE) network from 12 counties to 29. “Because of the Biden administration’s […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 85 – Public Records CS/HB 591 – Hot Car Death Prevention CS/HB 357 – Special Observances CS/CS/HB 271 – Motor Vehicle Parking on Private Property CS/HB 241 – Coverage for Skin Cancer Screenings SB 832 – Employment of Individuals with Disabilities CS/SB 1286 – […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 19, 2024, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/CS/SB 718 – Exposures of First Responders to Fentanyl Analogs   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 7080 – Trust Funds/Indian Gaming Revenue Clearing Trust Fund/Department of Financial Services SB 1638 – Funding for Environmental Resource Management   To view the transmittal letter, click here.   ###