Florida S0500 requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide security details to major party nominees for statewide offices.

Florida S0500 creates a new section in Florida Statutes, requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to provide protective security details to major party nominees for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and cabinet officer positions. This security must begin immediately after the primary election certification and continue until the nominee concedes the general election or the general election certification, whichever comes first. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Florida S0500 requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide security details to major party nominees for statewide offices.

Florida S0500 creates a new section in Florida Statutes, requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to provide protective security details to major party nominees for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and cabinet officer positions. This security must begin immediately after the primary election certification and continue until the nominee concedes the general election or the general election certification, whichever comes first. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.