Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 1228
Victims of Violence
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- DiCeglie (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Victims of Violence; Citing this act as the “Survivor Safety Act”; creating a rebuttable presumption that persons who use force in accordance with specified provisions against a known abuser act with a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement, in consultation with specified persons, to develop, implement, and mandate an evidence-based, trauma-informed training program for specified persons; requiring the Florida Commission on Offender Review to establish the Survivor Self-Defense Case Review Panel, etc.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Criminal Justice - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules - Jan 6, 2026 · Senate
Filed