Officer Jason Raynor Act: Enhanced penalties for offenses against law enforcement officers and other personnel.
The Officer Jason Raynor Act amends Florida Statutes to enhance penalties for offenses against law enforcement officers and other specified personnel. It reclassifies certain offenses, such as assault and battery, to higher degrees of felonies. The bill also mandates minimum sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officers, including a minimum of 6 months for battery in furtherance of a riot. Additionally, it increases the severity ranking for committing battery on law enforcement officers and other specified personnel. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.
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