Florida House Bill 17: Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel

Florida · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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 action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 156 (2026-03-11)

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