Florida · House Bill 1283 · 2026 Regular Session

Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers

HB 1283 Sponsored by Tom Fabricio and Omar Blanco Died in committee

  1. Introduced Jan 8, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 15, 2026
  3. Passed the House  
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law Jul 1, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers; Requires copy of complaint, signed by complainant under oath, to be provided to law enforcement officers & correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; provides exception if complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibits certain personnel actions from being taken against law enforcement officer or…

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Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers; Requires copy of complaint, signed by complainant under oath, to be provided to law enforcement officers & correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; provides exception if complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibits certain personnel actions from being taken against law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives copy of complaint signed by complainant under oath unless certain exception applies; requires certain investigative files to be included in officer's personnel file; prohibits investigation that does not result in imposition of disciplinary action from affecting officer's ability to receive promotion, raise, or any other commendation; requires complaint against law enforcement officer or correctional officer to be in writing & signed under oath by person filing complaint unless certain exception applies; provides penalties for making false complaint.

Every action

37 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 29 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled
  2. House1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  3. CommitteeReferred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee · House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  4. CommitteeReferred to Government Operations Subcommittee · House Government Operations Subcommittee
  5. CommitteeReferred to Judiciary Committee · House Judiciary Committee
  6. CommitteeNow in Criminal Justice Subcommittee · House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  7. CommitteeAdded to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda · House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  8. CommitteeFavorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee · House Criminal Justice Subcommittee14–1 vote
  9. CommitteeReported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee · House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  10. CommitteeNow in Government Operations Subcommittee · House Government Operations Subcommittee
  11. CommitteeAdded to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda · House Government Operations Subcommittee
  12. CommitteeFavorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee · House Government Operations Subcommittee18–0 vote
  13. CommitteeReported out of Government Operations Subcommittee · House Government Operations Subcommittee
  14. HouseLaid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
  15. HouseCS Filed
  16. CommitteeReferred to Judiciary Committee · House Judiciary Committee
  17. CommitteeNow in Judiciary Committee · House Judiciary Committee
  18. House1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
  19. CommitteeAdded to Judiciary Committee agenda · House Judiciary Committee
  20. CommitteeFavorable by Judiciary Committee · House Judiciary Committee16–0 vote
  21. CommitteeReported out of Judiciary Committee · House Judiciary Committee
  22. HouseBill released to House Calendar
  23. HouseAdded to Second Reading Calendar
  24. HouseBill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
  25. HouseRead 2nd time
  26. HouseAdded to Third Reading Calendar
  27. HouseRead 3rd time
  28. HouseCS passed; YEAS 94, NAYS 5
  29. SenateIn Messages
  1. CommitteeReferred to Rules · Senate Rules
  2. SenateReceived
  3. CommitteeWithdrawn from Rules -SJ 780 · Senate Rules
  4. SenatePlaced on Calendar, on 2nd reading
  5. SenatePlaced on Special Order Calendar, 03/12/26 -SJ 780
  6. SenateRemoved from Special Order Calendar, 03/12/26 -SJ 785
  7. SenatePlaced on Calendar, on 2nd reading
  8. SenateDied on Calendar

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Passage; Third Reading · Full House

94–5
Mar 5, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 94 No 5 Not voting 18
Democrats: 20 yes, 5 no Republicans: 74 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 94

No · 5

Not voting · 18

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Jan 28, 2026 House Criminal Justice Subcommittee Favorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Members

Yes · 14

No · 1

Not voting · 2

 Passed 14–1
Feb 11, 2026 House Government Operations Subcommittee Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee
Members

Yes · 18

 Passed 18–0
Feb 24, 2026 House Judiciary Committee Favorable by Judiciary Committee
Members

Yes · 16

Not voting · 6

 Passed 16–0

Sponsors

The 2 members who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat.

  • Tom FabricioR Primary sponsor · District 110
  • Omar BlancoR Primary sponsor · District 115
  • GO Government Operations Subcommittee Sponsoring committee
All 4 cosponsors

From Florida's official records (flsenate.gov), checked Nov 14, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.