Blood Testing Required Following Civilian-involved Shootings

Summary

The bill mandates that any non‑law‑enforcement person who discharges a firearm in Florida and causes injury or death must provide a blood sample within two hours to test for alcohol or controlled substances. A qualified medical professional would administer the test under law‑enforcement direction, and refusing the test would trigger penalties and waive any self‑defense claim. It also sets rules for confidentiality of results and requires annual reporting of incidents and outcomes.

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