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HB 317 Representative Fabricio
Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
HB 317 Advances After Heated Debate
Representative Tom Fabricio presented HB 317 before the House Governmental Operations
Committee, where, true to her word, Chair Dana Trabulsy Chaney allowed the bill to be heard. After
lengthy debate and strong opposition from both the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the
Florida Sheriffs Association, the bill passed and now moves to its final stop in the House: the House
Judiciary Committee, scheduled to meet on April 17th.
Although deemed highly controversial, the bill received strong support from law enforcementfriendly legislators, who defended its core principle—protecting officers from the long-term
impact of unsubstantiated allegations.
Here are some key highlights from the debate:
Representative Fabián Basabe (R): Emphasized that unfounded allegations can
destroy careers and reputations. He supported the bill’s clarification that initial
anonymous tips can still be investigated, but should not become part of an officer’s
permanent record without due process.
Representative William
