Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Judiciary Committee
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Chapter No. 2026-16
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
HB 1153 updates Florida statutes to include juvenile detention and probation officers in the list of personnel eligible for the Governor’s Medal of Heroism and for Medal of Valor programs. It also revises key definitions in the juvenile justice system, changes rules for placing children in shelters, and directs financial deductions to a trust fund to support the Department of Juvenile Justice. The changes aim to recognize frontline juvenile staff, clarify legal terminology, and improve funding mechanisms for juvenile services.
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